Civ. Code, § 1889 · Chapter 1. Loan for Use

Civ. Code, § 1889

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

A borrower for use must repair all deteriorations or injuries to the thing lent, which are occasioned by his negligence, however slight.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted 1872.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&sectionNum=1889.
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