§ 1824 Depositary Delivery Requirements
This law says that a person who is holding something for someone else must give it back to the owner at the place where he lives or works, whichever is easiest for him.
A friend asks you to keep his laptop safe while he is on vacation. When he returns, you must bring the laptop to his home or office, whichever is most convenient for you.
You can choose to hand the laptop over at your apartment or at your workplace, whichever is easier for you to reach, as long as you deliver it to one of those places.
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§ 1824 Depositary Delivery Requirements
Last verified: January 9, 2026