One who wrongfully detains a thing is an involuntary trustee thereof, for the benefit of the owner.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 820, Sec. 8. Operative July 1, 1987, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 820.)

Terms Used In California Civil Code 2223

  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.