Section 35-12-1 When finder becomes depositary. 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.)
Section 35-12-2 Proof of ownership of claimant. 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.)
Section 35-12-3 Compensation and reward for finder. 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.)
Section 35-12-4 Placing thing found in storage. 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.)
Section 35-12-5 Sale. (a) The finder of a thing may sell it, if it is a thing which is commonly the subject of sale, when the owner cannot, with reasonable diligence, be found, or, being found, refuses upon demand to pay the lawful charges of the finder in the following cases: (1) When the thing […]
Section 35-12-6 Disposition of unclaimed articles left for service. Any person who is regularly engaged in the business of performing services upon articles left in his or her custody for that purpose may, subject to the provisions of this section, make disposition of such articles in any manner he or she sees fit after notice […]
