Depositories for hire are bound to exercise ordinary care and diligence and are liable as in other cases of bailment for hire.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2089; Code 1868, § 2084; Code 1873, § 2110; Code 1882, § 2110; Civil Code 1895, § 2928; Civil Code 1910, § 3501; Code 1933, § 12-404.
Cross references.
Seller’s right to identify goods to the contract notwithstanding breach or to salvage unfinished goods, § 11-7-204 .
Liability of innkeeper for goods stolen while entrusted to his care, § 43-21-8 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Rights in Personalty
§ 44-12-91. Voluntary or Involuntary Depositories; Liability for Naked Deposit
§ 44-12-92. Liability of Depositories for Hire
§ 44-12-93. Liability for Gratuitously Transporting Deposits
§ 44-12-94. Termination of Bailment of Naked Deposit
§ 44-12-95. Effect of Use of Naked Deposit on Liability
§ 44-12-96. Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred by Reason of Naked Deposit; Retention of Possession