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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-12-96. Reimbursement of expenses incurred by reason of naked deposit; retention of possession.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-12-96. Reimbursement of expenses incurred by reason of naked deposit; retention of possession.

One who holds a naked deposit is entitled to be reimbursed for all charges and expenses which he incurs by reason of the deposit, and he may retain possession of the deposit until such charges and expenses are paid.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2088; Code 1868, § 2083; Code 1873, § 2109; Code 1882, § 2109; Civil Code 1895, § 2927; Civil Code 1910, § 3500; Code 1933, § 12-307.