§ 1825 Depositary Notice Requirement

Civil Code·California

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This law says that if someone holds something for another person, they must quickly tell that person if any legal actions happen that could affect the holder's duty to give the item back.

Key Takeaways

•A depositary must give quick notice of any adverse legal actions.
•The notice protects the depositary from being blamed for not delivering the item.
•The person who deposited the item has the right to know about threats to their interest.

Example

A bank holds a savings account for a customer and gets sued by a creditor trying to take the money.

The bank must immediately tell the customer about the lawsuit so the customer knows the bank might not be able to release the funds.

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§ 1825 Depositary Notice Requirement

A depositary must give prompt notice to the person for whose benefit the deposit was made, of any proceedings taken adversely to his interest in the thing deposited, which may tend to excuse the depositary from delivering the thing to him. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

depositary prompt notice proceedings taken adversely delivering the thing

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1825.

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