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2009 Alabama Code
Title 35 — PROPERTY.
Chapter 12 — LOST OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
Section 35-12-1 When finder becomes depositary.

Section 35-12-1

When finder becomes depositary.

One who finds a thing lost is not bound to take charge of it; but if he does so he is thenceforward a depositary for the owner, with the rights and obligations of a depositary for hire.

(Code 1923, §7992; Code 1940, T. 47, §155.)

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