§ 7603 Bailee Dispute Resolution Rights

Commercial Code·California

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•If two people say they own the same stuff, the person holding it doesn't have to give it to either right away.
•The person holding the stuff can take time to figure out who really owns it.
•They can also ask a court to decide who the real owner is.

Example

You leave your bike at a repair shop. Later, someone else comes in and says the bike is theirs.

The repair shop doesn't have to give the bike to you or the other person right away. They can take time to check who really owns it or ask a court to decide.

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§ 7603 Bailee Dispute Resolution Rights

If more than one person claims title to or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to commence an action for interpleader. The bailee may assert an interpleader either in defending an action for nondelivery of the goods or by original action. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 254, Sec. 49. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

bailee interpleader adverse claims nondelivery

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Commercial Code. Section 7603.

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