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.
Ala. Code § 35-12-1
When Finder Becomes Depositary.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Powell v. Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($4,600.00) U.S. Currency (1995)
Most recently applied in Powell v. Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($4,600.00) U.S. Currency (May 1995)
(Code 1923, §7992; Code 1940, T. 47, §155.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.