Section 71 of Indian Contract Act
Responsibility of finder of goods.— A person who finds goods belonging to another, and takes them into his custody, is subject to the same responsibility as a bailee.
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Responsibility of finder of goods.— A person who finds goods belonging to another, and takes them into his custody, is subject to the same responsibility as a bailee.
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