Civil Code section 1895

If a thing is lent for use for a specified time or purpose, it must be returned to the lender without demand, as soon as the time has expired, or the purpose has been accomplished. In other cases it need not be returned until demanded.

Source: Section 1895, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1895. (accessed Sep. 7, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1895

Original Source: Section 1895, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1895. (last accessed May 12, 2025).