Practice question
A depositary discovers that an item was stolen and learns its true owner’s identity. The true owner is advised of the deposit but makes no claim within one month. Under Article1984, what stated step relieves the depositary of responsibility?
- Return of the thing to the depositor after that unclaimed period
- Automatic ownership of the thing by the depositary
- Secret sale before advising the true owner
- Destruction of the thing
- Demanding double storage fees from the true owner
Legal references
- Civil Code RA386: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html Articles1976,1981–1984.
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