The hirer of a thing must repair all deteriorations or injuries thereto occasioned by his want of ordinary care.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1929
Hiring in General
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 124 Cal. App. 56 - Ambassador Airways, Inc. v. Frank (1932)
Most recently applied in People v. Tufts (August 1979)
Amended by Stats. 1905, Ch. 454.
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