Civil Code section 1814

A voluntary deposit is made by one giving to another, with his consent, the possession of personal property to keep for the benefit of the former, or of a third party. The person giving is called the depositor, and the person receiving the depositary.

Source: Section 1814, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1814. (accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1814

Original Source: Section 1814, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1814. (last accessed May 12, 2025).