A borrower for use must repair all deteriorations or injuries to the thing lent, which are occasioned by his negligence, however slight.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1889
Loan for Use
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 11 Cal. 3d 574 - Hurtado v. Superior Court (1974)
Most recently applied in 11 Cal. 3d 574 - Hurtado v. Superior Court (May 1974)
Enacted 1872.
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