Code Section

Civil Code - CIV

DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3273.69]

  ( Heading of Division 3 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 14. )
  

PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS [1738 - 3273.69]

  ( Part 4 enacted 1872. )
  

TITLE 3. DEPOSIT [1813 - 1881.2]

  ( Title 3 enacted 1872. )
  

CHAPTER 1. Deposit in General [1813 - 1828]

  ( Chapter 1 enacted 1872. )
  

ARTICLE 1. Nature and Creation of Deposit [1813 - 1818]
  ( Article 1 enacted 1872. )

  
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.

(Enacted 1872.)