70-5-102. Finder not bound to take charge — status as depositary. A person who finds a thing lost is not bound to take charge of it, but if the person does, the person is a depositary for the owner, with the rights and obligations of a depositary for hire.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 70-5-102

  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201