As used in this part, the term:
- “Deposit” means the delivery of chattels by one person to another to keep for the use of the bailor.
- “Depository for hire” means a depository who receives or expects a reward or hire for undertaking to keep chattels for another.
- “Naked deposit” means an undertaking whereby a depository keeps chattels for another gratuitously.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2082; Code 1868, § 2077; Code 1873, § 2103; Code 1882, § 2103; Civil Code 1895, § 2921; Civil Code 1910, § 3494; Code 1933, § 12-301.
Cross references.
Deposits of valuables with innkeepers, § 43-21-10 et seq.