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Ala. Code § 35-12-1 When Finder Becomes Depositary
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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. (Code 1923, §7992; Code 1940, T. 47, §155.)
Ala. Code § 35-12-2 Proof of Ownership of Claimant
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The finder of a thing may in good faith, before giving it up, require reasonable proof of ownership from any person claiming it. (Code 1923, §7993; Code 1940, T. 47, §156.)
Ala. Code § 35-12-3 Compensation and Reward for Finder
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The finder of a thing is entitled to compensation for all expenses necessarily incurred by him in its preservation, and for any other service necessarily performed by him about it, and to a reasonable reward for keeping it. (Code 1923, §7994; Code 1940, T. 47, §157.)
Ala. Code § 35-12-4 Placing Thing Found in Storage
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The finder of a thing may exonerate himself from liability at any time by placing it on storage with any responsible person of good character at a reasonable expense. (Code 1923, §7995; Code 1940, T. 47, §158.)