California Civil Code ARTICLE 3 - Storage

• Section 1851.
  A deposit not gratuitous is called storage. The depositary in such case is called a depositary for hire.(Enacted 1872.)
• Section 1852.
  A depositary for hire must use at least ordinary care for the preservation of the thing deposited.(Enacted 1872.)
• Section 1853.
  In the absence of a different agreement or usage, a depositary for hire is entitled to one week’s hire for the sustenance and shelter of...
• Section 1854.
  In the absence of an agreement as to the length of time during which a deposit is to continue, it may be terminated by the...
• Section 1855.
  Notwithstanding an agreement respecting the length of time during which a deposit is to continue, it may be terminated by the depositor on paying all...
• Section 1856.
  A depositary for hire has a lien for storage charges and for advances and insurance incurred at the request of the bailor, and for money...
• Section 1857.
  If from any cause other than want of ordinary care and diligence on his part, a depositary for hire is unable to deliver perishable property,...

Last modified: October 22, 2018