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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 35-12-1: When Finder Becomes Depositary.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 35 Property.
  2. Chapter 12 Lost or Unclaimed Property.
  3. Article 1 General Provisions.

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.

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