Civil Code Art. 1973: Voluntary Deposit

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1973
Topic: Voluntary Deposit
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE XII DEPOSIT
Chapter: CHAPTER 2 Voluntary Deposit
Year: 1949

The provision

Unless there is a stipulation to the contrary, the depositary cannot deposit the thing with a third person. If deposit with a third person is allowed, the depositary is liable for the loss if he deposited the thing with a person who is manifestly careless or unfit. The depositary is responsible for the negligence of his employees. (n)

Cases applying this article

Mariano Veloso v. Aniceta Fontanosa G.R. No. 4874

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 1977 Voluntary Deposit
Civil Code, Art. 1980 Voluntary Deposit

Civil Code, Art. 1973 is found in CHAPTER 2 Voluntary Deposit of TITLE XII DEPOSIT of BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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