O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A. § 44-12-117 (2019)
Liability for necessary and extraordinary charges and expenses
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Since a loan is gratuitous, the borrower must pay all necessary charges and expenses in preserving and taking care of the property during the time of the loan. If, however, extraordinary expenses are necessary to protect the property from destruction, the lender must reimburse the borrower for such expenses.
History
Orig. Code 1863, § 2110; Code 1868, § 2105; Code 1873, § 2132; Code 1882,
§ 2132; Civil Code 1895, § 2951; Civil Code 1910, § 3523; Code 1933, § 12-508.
Annotations
RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d. 8 Am. Jur. 2d, Bailments, § 117.
C.J.S. 8 C.J.S., Bailments, §§ 75, 79.