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.
History: (Code 1923, §7992; Code 1940, T. 47, §155.)
Ala. Code § 35-12-1 — under Title 35.
Ala. Code § 35-12-1
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.
History: (Code 1923, §7992; Code 1940, T. 47, §155.)