Civil Code section 1835

A depositary may not use the thing deposited, or permit it to be used, for any purpose, without the consent of the depositor. He may not, if it is purposely fastened by the depositor, open it without the consent of the latter, except in case of necessity.

Source: Section 1835, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1835. (accessed Oct. 13, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1835

Original Source: Section 1835, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1835. (last accessed May 12, 2025).