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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-12-90. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-12-90. Definitions.

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Deposit” means the delivery of chattels by one person to another to keep for the use of the bailor.

(2) “Depository for hire” means a depository who receives or expects a reward or hire for undertaking to keep chattels for another.

(3) “Naked deposit” means an undertaking whereby a depository keeps chattels for another gratuitously.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2082; Code 1868, § 2077; Code 1873, § 2103; Code 1882, § 2103; Civil Code 1895, § 2921; Civil Code 1910, § 3494; Code 1933, § 12-301.

## Cross References

Deposits of valuables with innkeepers, § 43-21-10 et seq.