The hirer of a thing must use ordinary care for its preservation in safety and in good condition.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1928
Hiring in General
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case 70 Cal. 2d 666 - Glenn R. Sewell Sheet Metal, Inc. v. Loverde (1969)
Most recently applied in 70 Cal. 2d 666 - Glenn R. Sewell Sheet Metal, Inc. v. Loverde (March 1969)
Enacted 1872.
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