DEPOSIT

CHAPTER I CONTRACT OF DEPOSIT

ARTICLE 1962- A DEPOSIT IS CONSTITUTED FROM THE MOMENT A PERSON
RECEIVES A THING BELONGING TO ANOTHER, WITH THE OBLIGATION OF SAFELY
KEEPING IT AND OF RETURNING THE SAME. IF THE SAFEKEEPING OF THE THING
DELIVERED IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT, THERE IS NO
DEPOSIT BUT SOME OTHER CONTRACT.
1. INTENT OF THE PARTIES- Although a deposit is spoken of in document in
question, nevertheless the contract may be declared a contract of loan from an
examination of the entire document, if it clearly appears that a contract was a loan
and such was the intention of the parties.
1.2 PROOF- In an action against a depositary, the burden is on the plaintiff to
prove the
bailment or deposit and the performance of conditions precedent
to the right of action. A depositary is obliged to return the thing delivered to
the depositor his heirs or successors
or who may have been designated
in the contract.
1.3 PARTIES: (a) Depositor- the person who delivers the good to the depositary;
(b) Depositary-person who receives the good and has the obligation to safely
keep the thing and return the same to the depositor.
- The person need not to be the owner of the thing. It is enough that they
have legal custody of the thing and the ability to transfer material
possession of the thing.
1.4 DUTY OF CARE REQUIRED- One of that of an ARRASTRE OPERATOR. There
is a duty to take care of goods and turn the goods over to the party entitled
to their possession.
2. CHARACTERISTICS:
(1)REAL- Perfected by the delivery of the thing.
(2)PRINCIPAL CONTRACT
(3)UNILATERAL if gratuitous; BILATERAL if ONEROUS.
(4)Purpose is for safekeeping
(5)Temporary custody of a corporeal personal property.
3.
4.
5.
6.

COMMODATUM v VOLUNTARY DEPOSIT

LEASE v VOLUNTARY DEPOSIT
USUFRUCT v VOLUNTARY DEPOSIT
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX- A contract for a safety deposit box is a special kind of
deposit. The relation between the parties is that of a bailor-bailee. However the
primary function is still found within the parameters of a contract of deposit. The
depositary would be liable if in performing its obligation, it is found guilty of delay,
fraud, negligence or contravention of the tenor of the agreement.
7. ESCROW AGREEMENTS- May partake in the nature of deposit.
a. Escrow Deposit- The law on muttum governs this.
b. Judicial Escrow.
ARTICLE 1963. AN AGREEMENT TO CONSTITUTE A DEPOSIT IS BINDING BUT THE
DEPOSIT ITSELF IS NOT PERFECTED UNTIL DELIVERY OF THE THING.

1. STAGES OF CONTRACT OF DEPOSIT. (1) Contract to Deposit- A preparatory

contract wherein an agreement is made to deposit something in the future. This is
consensual; (2) Deposit- Real Contract which is perfected at the time of the
delivery of the thing.
ARTICLE
1964A
EXTRAJUDICIALLY
ARTICLE 1967- AN
VOLUNTARY

DEPOSIT

MAY

EXTRAJUDICIAL

BE

CONSTITUTED

DEPOSIT

IS

EITHER

JUDICIALLY

OR

NECESSARY

OR

1. KINDS OF DEPOSIT
(A) EXTRAJUDICIAL DEPOSIT- Deposit that is perfected without any court intervention
(a) Voluntary- Deposit out of a voluntary agreement
(b) Necessary- Deposit made out of compliance of an obligation.
(B) JUDICIAL DEPOSIT- Deposit that results when the court orders the attachment or
seizure of a property.
ARTICLE 1966- ONLY MOVABLE THINGS MAY BE SUBJECT OF DEPOSIT.
(a) The rule is different on judicial deposit wherein Article 2006 and 2006 expressly
recognize the deposit of real property.
(b) What is contemplated in Article 1966 are corporeal things. Example: Shares of
stocks are intangible property, which cannot be deposited. However, certificate of
stocks (corporeal) may be the subject of deposit because they represent the
shares of stocks.
(c) Foreign currency can be the subject of deposit.
ARTICLE 1965- A DEPOSIT IS A GRATUITOUS CONTRACT, EXCEPT WHEN THERE
IS AN AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, OR UNLESS THE DEPOSITARY IS
ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF STORING GOODS.
1. GENERALLY GRATUITOUSGR: A DEPOSIT IS GRATUITOUS.
XPN: (1) When there is an agreement to the contrary; (2) Depositary is engaged in the
business of storing goods.

CHAPTER II- VOLUNTARY DEPOSIT

ARTICLE 1968- A VOLUNTARY DEPOSIT IS THAT WHEREIN THE DELIVERY IS
MADE BY THE WILL OF THE DEPOSITOR. A DEPOSIT MAY ALSO BE MADE BY TWO
OR MORE PERSONS EACH OF WHOM BELIEVES HIMSELF ENTITLED TO THE
THING DEPOSITED WITH A THIRD PERSON WHO SALL DELIVER IT IN A PROPER
CASE TO WHOM IT BELONGS.
ARTICLE 1969- A CONTRACT OF DEPOSIT MAY BE ENTERED INTO ORALLY OR IN
WRITING.
ARTICLE 1970- IF A PERSON HAVING A CAPACITY TO CONTRACT ACEEPTS A
DEPOSIT MADE BY ONE WHO IS INCAPACITATED, THE FORMER SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO ALL OF OBLIGATIONS OF A DEPOSITARY, AND MAY BE COMPELLED
TO RETURN THE THING BY THE GUARDIAN, OR ADMINISTRATION OF THE
PERSON WHO MADE THE DEPOSIT OR BY THE LATTER HIMSELF SHOULD HE
ACQUIRE CAPACOTY.
ARTICLE 1971- IF THE DEPOSIT HAS BEEN MADE BY A CAPACITATED PERSON
WITH ANOTHER WHO IS NOT, THE DEPOSITOR SHALL HAVE AN ACTION TO
RECOVER THE THING DEPOSITED WHILE IT IS STILL IN THE POSSESSION OF THE
DEPOSITARY OR TO COMPEL THE LATTER TOPAY HIM THE AMOUNT BY WHICH
HE MAY HAVE ENRICHD OR BENEFITED HIMSELF WITH THE THING OR ITS PRICE.
HOWEVER, IF THE THIRD PERSON ACTED IN BAD FAITH, THE DEPOSITOR MAY
BRING AN ACTION AGAINST HIM FOR ITS RECOVERY.
1. CAPACITY- A contract entered into by a person who is incapacitated and
capacitated, is VOIDABLE. If both parties are incapacitated, the contract is
UNENFORCEABLE.
STATUES OF PARTIES
The Depositor is Incapacitated
Depositary is Incapacitated

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

while Depositarys obligations remains, however,
the Legal Representative of the depositor
may ask for the return of the thing.
The Depositor is Capacitated while the
(1)The Depositor has the right to
Depositary is Incapacitated
demand the thing while it is in
depositarys possession.
(2)If the depositary has no longer in
possession of the thing, the amount
by which he was benefited or
enriched.
(3)Recover from the thing from the third

person who acquired the same.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE DEPOSITARY
ARTICLE 1972- THE DEPOSIARY IS OBLIGED TO KEEP THE THING SAFELY AND TO
RETURN IT WHEN REQUIRED TO THE DEPOSITOR OR TO HIS HEIRS AND
SUCESSORS OR TO THE PERSON WHO MAY HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED IN THE
CONTRACT. HIS RESPONSIBILTY, WITH REGARD TO THE SAFEKEEPING AND
LOSS, SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE I OF THIS BOOK.
IF THE DEPOSIT IS GRATUITOUS, THIS FACT SHALL BE TAKEN INTO
ACCOUNT IN DETERMINING THE DEGREE OF CARE THAT THE DEPOSITARY MUST
OBSERVE.
1. OBLIGATIONS OF THE DEPOSITARY- The principal obligation is the safekeeping
of the thing deposited and to return the same including its accessions, accessories
and products.
(a) Safekeep the property of the depositor
(b)Liable for the loss through his fault or negligence
(c) Not to deposit the thing with a third person unless there is a contrary stipulation
(d)Not to change the way of deposit
(e) Not to make use of the thing deposited without the express provision of the
depositor
(f) To be liable for loss even in case of fortuitous event in certain cases.
(g)For a depository holding bonds, securities or instruments which earn interests:
(1) To collect to the depositor interest when it becomes due; (2) Take steps
which are necessary to preserve the value and rights corresponding to them
according to the law.
2. DUTY OF CARE- As a general rule: The average standard corresponding to a
normal orderly person.
-If the deposit is onerous, the diligence required is more than that of a good
father of a family. The diligence required is extra ordinary diligence. The depositary
must safekeep the thing
entrusted to him which a reasonably careful man would
exercise in regard to similar goods of his own.
3. RETURN OF THE THING- (a) To the depositor; (b) To the depositors heirs and
successors; (3) To a person who may have been designated in the contract.
- The person who may have been designated in the contract need not be
named in the contract.
ARTICLE 1973- UNLESS THERE IS A STIPULATION TO THE CONTRARY, THE
DEPOSITARY CANNOT DEPOSIT THE THING TO A THIRD PERSO. IF DEPOSIT TO
ATHIRD PERSON IS ALLOWED, THE DEPOSITARY IS LIABLE FOR THE LOSS IF HE
DEPOSITED THE THING TO A PERSON WHO IS MANIFESTLY CARELESS OR UNFIT.
THE DEPOSITARY IS LIABLE FOR THE NEGLIGENCE OF HIS EMPLOYEES.
1. DEPOSIT TO THIRD PERSONS- GR: Deposit to third persons are not allowed.
XPN: There is stipulation to the contrary.
2. WHEN ALLOWED: If deposit to third person is allowed, the depositary is not
relieved from liability for the loss of the thing deposited especially if he deposited it
to a person who manifestly careless or unfit.

If the thing is loss through the depositarys agent or employee, it doesnt

matter if the latter is manifestly careless or unfit. The depositary shall be
liable because his personality is extended
to his employee or agent.

ARTICLE 1974- THE DEPOSITARY MAY CHANGE THE WAY OF DEPOSIT IF UNER
THE CIRCUMSTANCE HE MAY REASONABLY PRESUME THAT THE DEPOSITOR
WOULD CONSENT TO THE CHANGE IF HE KNEW THE FACTS OF THE SITUATION.
HOWEVER, BEFORE THE DEPOSITARY MAY MAKE SUCH CHANGE, HE SHALL
NOTIFY THE DEPOSITOR AND WAIT FOR HIS DECISION, UNLESS DELAY WOULD
CAUSE DANGER.
ARTICLE 1975- THE DEPOSITARY HOLDING CERTIFICATES, BONDS, SECURITIES
OR INSTRUMENTS WHICH EARN INTEREST SHALL BE BOUND TO COLLECT THE
LATTER WHEN IT BECOMES DUE, AND TAKE SUCH STEPS NECESSARY TO
PRESERVE THE VALUE AND THE RIGHTS CORRESPONDING TO THEM ACCORDING
TO LAW.
THE ABOVE PROVISION SHALL NOT APPLY TO CONTRACTS FOR THE RENT
OF SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES.M
ARTILE 1976- UNLESS THERE IS A STIPULATION TO THE CONTRARY, THE
DEPOSITARY MAY COMMINGLE GRAIN OR OTHER ARTICLES OF THE SAME KIND
AND QUALITY IN WHICH CASE THE DEPOSITORS SHALL OWN OR HAVE A
PROPORTIONATE INTEREST IN THE MASS.
- In such case, the various depositors of the commingled goods shall own
the entire mass in common and each depositor shall be entitled to such
portion thereof as the amount deposited by him bears to the whole. The
warehouseman shall be severally liable to each depositor for the care and
redelivery of his share of such mass to the same extent and under the
same circumstances as of the goods had been kept separate.
ARTICLE 1977- THE DEPOSITARY CANNOT MAKE USE OF THE THING DEPOSITED
WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF THE DEPOSITOR.
OTHERWISE HE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
HOWVEVER WHEN THE PRESERVATION OF THE THING DEPOSITED
REQUIRES USE IT MUST BE USED BUT ONLY FOR THAT PURPOSE.
ARTICLE 1978- WHEN THE DEPOSITARY HAS PERMISSION TO USE THE THING
DEPOSITED, THE CONTRACT LOSES THE CONCEPT OF A DEPOSIT AND BECOMES
A LOAN OR COMMODATUM EXCEPT WHERE THE SAFEKEEPING IS STILL THE
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT.
THE PERMISSION SHALL NOT BE PRESUMED AND ITS EXISTENCE MUST BE
PROVED.
1. IRREGULAR DEPOSIT- The depositary has the permission to use the thing but
safekeeping is still the principal purpose of the deposit.
SIMPLE LOAN

IRREGULAR DEPOSIT

ARTICLE 1979- THE DEPOSITARY IS LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE THING
THROUGH A FORTUITOUS EVENT:
(1)IF IT IS SO STIPULATED
(2)USES THE THING WITHOUT DEPOSITORS PERMISSION
(3)HE DELAYS RETURN
(4)IF HE ALLOWS OTHER TO USE IT, EVEN IF USE WAS ALLOWED BY THE
DEPOSITOR.
1. FORTUITOUS EVENT:
-For the defense of fortuitous event to be accepted for the non-performance of the
obligation, the ff shall be present: (1) The fortuitous event shall be INDEPENDENT of the
human will; (2) The occurrence of the event should not be foreseen or if can be foreseen
should be inevitable to avoid; (3) The occurrence of the event must be to render the
debtor impossible to fulfill his obligation in a normal manner; (4) The debtor must free
from any participation in the aggravation of the injury resulting to the creditor.
ARTICLE 1980- FIXED SAVINGS, AND CURRENT DEPOSITS OF MONEY IN BANKS
AND SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS HALL BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS ON
SIMPLE LOAN
ARTICLE 1981- WHEN THE THING DEPOSITED IS DELIVERED CLOSED AND
SELED, THE DEPOSITARY MUST RETURN IT IN THE SAME CONDITION, AND HE
SAHLL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SHOULD THE SEAL OR LOCK BE BROKEN
THROUGH HIS FAULT
FAULT ON THE PART OF THE DEPOSITARY IS PRESUMED, UNLESS THERE IS
PROOF TO THE CONTRARY.
AS REGARDS TO THE VALUE OF THE THING DEPOSITED, THE STATEMENT
OF THE DEPOSITOR SHALL BE ACCEPTED, WHEN THE FORCIBLE OPENING IS
IMPUTABLE TO THE DEPOSITARY, SHOULD THERE BE NO PROOF TO THE
CONTRARY. HOWEVER THE COURTS MAY PASS UPON THE CREDIBILITY OF THE
DEPOSITOR WITH RESPECT TO THE VALUE CLAIMED BY HIM.
WHEN THE SEAL OR LOCK IS BROKEN WITHOUT THE DEPOSITARYS FAULT,
HE SHALL KEEP THE SECRET OF THE DEPOSIT.
1. LIABILITY AND PROOF OF DAMAGE. The depositary is liable for damages if he fails
to prove that there is no fault on his part. The extent of liability is actual damages
constituting the value of the thing.
Determination of value: (1) Rules on Evidence; (2) Statement of the depositor regarding
the value of the thing subject to the statement of the courts regarding the credibility of
the statement of the depositor.
ARTICLE 1982- WHEN IT BECOMESS NECESSARY TO OPEN A LOCKED BOX OR
RECEPTACLE, THE DEPOSITARY IS PRESUMED TO BE AUTHORIZED TO DO SO, IF
THE KEY HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO HIML OR WHEN THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE
DEPOSITOR AS REGARDS TO THE DEPOSIT CANNOT BE EXECUTED WITHOUT
OPENING OF THE BOX OR RECEPTACLE.
1. CASES WHEN DEPOSITARY CAN OPEN
(1) If the key has been delivered to him; (2) Instructions of the depositor regarding the
deposit cannot be executed without opening the same.

ARTICLE 1983- THE THING DEPOSITED SHALL BE RETURNED WITH ITS

ACCESSIONS, ACCESSORIES AND PRODUCTS.
SHOULD THE DEPOSIT CONSIST OF MONEY, THE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO
AGENTS IN ARTICLE 1896 SHALL BE APPLIED TO THE DEPOSITARY.
-Applying Article 1986, the depositary owes interest on the sums he has applied to his
own use from the day on which he did so, and so those which he still owes after the
extinguishment of deposit.
ARTICLE 1984- THE DEPOSITARY CANNOT DEMAND THAT THE DEPOSITOR
PROVE HIS OWNERSHIP OF THE THING DEPOSITED.
NEVERTHELESS SHOULD HE DISCOVER THAT THE THING HAS BEEN
STOLEN AND WHO ITS TRUE OWNER IS, HE MUST ADVISE THE LATTER OF THE
DEPOSIT.
IF THE OWNER, IN SPITE OF SUCH INFORMATION DOES NOT CLAIM IT IN
THE PERIOD OF ONE MONTH, THE DEPOSITARY SHALL BE RELIEVED OF ALL
RESPONSIBILITY BY RETURNING THE THING DEPOSITED TO THE DEPOSITOR
IF THE DEPOSITARY HAS REASONABLE GROUNDS TO BELIEVE THAT THE
THING HAS NOT BEEN LAWFULLY ACQUIRED BY THE DEPOSITOR, THE FORMER
MAY RETURN THE SAME.
1. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP The depositary owes a duty of loyalty to the depositor
and as such he cannot demand that the depositor prove his ownership of the thing
deposited.
2. STOLEN PROPERTY- If the depositary discovers the true owner, he must advice
such owner of the deposit. If the owner in spite of such information, did not claim
the thing after one month, the depositary shall be relieved of any obligation by
returning the thing deposited to the depositor.
-In the same case if the depositary shall have reasonable grounds to believe that
the thing deposited was not lawfully acquired, he shall return the same. If there is
question on the rights of
the claimants, a special civil action of INTERPLEADER is
applicable.
ARTICLE 1985- WHEN THERE ARE TWO OR MORE DEPOSITORS, IF THEY ARE
NOT SOLIDARY, AND THE THING ADMITS OF DIVISION, EACH ONE CANNOT
DEMAND MORE THAN HIS SHARE
WHEN THERE IS SOLIDARITY OR THE THING DOES NOT ADMIT DIVISION,
THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1212 AND 1214 SHALL GOVERN. HOWEVER, IF
THERE IS TIPULATION THAT THE THING BE DELIVERED TO ONE OF THE
DEPOSITORS, THE DEPOSITARY SHALL RETURN IT ONLY TO THE PERSON
DESIGNATED.
ARTICLE 1986- IF THE DEPOSITOR SHALL LOSE HIS CAPAITY TO CONTRACT
AFTER HAVING MADE THE DEPOSIT, THE THING CANNOT BE RETURNED EXCEPT
TO THE PERSONS HOW MAY HAVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF HIS PROPERTY AND
RIGHTS.
1. SOLIDARY DEPOSITARIES- If there are two or more depositaries, and solidarity is
expressly provided for or the thing is indivisible the ff rules should apply: (1) Each
one of the depositaries may do anything which is useful to the others, but not

anything which may be prejudicial to others; (2) The depositaries may return the
thing to any one of the solidary depositors; but if any demand, judicial or
extrajudicial, has been made by one of the depositors, delivery should be made to
him.
ARTICLE 1987. PLACE OF RETURN- (1) In the place designated in the contract; (2) If
no place is designated, the place where the thing deposited is presently located.
-In the second situation, the law requires that there is no malice on the part of the
depositary.
ARTICLE 1988- RETURN AT WILL.
-GR: The thing must be returned at the demand of the depositor even there may be a fix
date or time for such return.
-XPN: (1) When the thing is judicially attached while in the depositarys possession; (2)
Should the depositary be notified of a third party opposition to the return or removal of
the thing deposited (in this case, the appropriate remedy is to file a case for
INTERPLEADER)
ARTICLE 1991- THE DEPOSITARYS HEIR WHO IS IN GOOD FAITH MAY HAVE
SOLD THE THING WHICH HE DID NOT KNOW WAS DEPOSITED, SHALL ONLY BE
BOUND TO RETURN THE PRICE HE MAY HAVE RECEIVED OR TO ASSIGN HIS
RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST THE BUYER IN CASE THE PRICE HAS NOT BEEN PAID
HIM.
1. SALE OF THE THING- A depositary shall not sell the thing deposited because he
is not the owner of the thing.
2. DEPOSITORS RIGHT TO SELL- With respect to the depositor, it depends
whether he is the owner of the thing deposited. If he is not the owner, a SPA is
needed.
3. DEPOSITARYs HEIR- In case of the death of the depositary, his heirs may acquire
possession of the thing deposited by way of mistake in thing that it is part of their
inheritance. In that case, the heir shall only be bound to the price he had received
for the thing or his may assign his right of action against the buyer in case the
price is still not paid to him.
-If the third person is a buyer in good faith, only the unpaid balance is recoverable
against him. On the other hand if the third person is buyer in bad faith, the thing can be
recovered from him.
-The depositarys heir is not liable if he destroy the thing thinking it is of no use or
if he uses it.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE DEPOSITOR

ARTICLE 1992- 1994
1. OBLIGATIONS OF THE DEPOSITOR(a) To pay the consideration if the deposit is not gratuitous
(b) If the deposit is gratuitous, to reimburse the depositary for the expenses he
may have incurred
for the preservation of the thing deposited.
(c) To reimburse the depositary for any loss arising from the character of the thing
deposited, unless at the time of the constitution of the deposit the former was not
aware of or was expected
was aware of it without advice from the depositor
2. RIGHT OF RETENTION- The depositary may keep the thing deposit until the full
payment of what may be due to him by reason of deposit.
ARTICLE 1995- A DEPOSIT IS EXTINGUISHED:
(1)UPON THE LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF THE THING DEPOSITED
(2)IN CASE OF GRATUITOUS DEPOSIT, UPON THE DEATH OF EITHER THE
DEPOSITOR OR DEPOSITORY.
(3)UPO DELIVERY OF THE THING
1. PRESCRIPTION- GR: The deposit cannot be extinguished by acquisitive prescription.
The same is not allowed because the depositary is not in any way the owner of the thing
deposited. For there to be prescriptive ownership, the possession must be in the capacity
of an owner, public, peaceful and uninterrupted.
XPN: The depositary may acquire the property of his possession is already adverse to the
other co owners (1) The co owner has performed unequivocal acts of repudiation
amounting to ouster of the other co owners; (2) The positive acts of repudiation have
been made known to other co owners; (3) The evidence thereof must be clear and
convincing.

CHAPTER 3 NECESSARY DEPOSITS

ARTICLE 1996
ARTICLE 1997
1. NECESSARY DEPOSIT: A deposit is necessary when: (1) When it is made in
compliance with a legal obligation; (2) When it takes place on occasion of any
calamity.
ARTICLE 1998
ARTICLE 1999
ARTICLE 2000
1. HOTELS AND INNS- The keepers of hotels and inns shall be responsible for the thing
deposited for them as depositaries provided that obligations of the guests are complied
with: (1) Notice was given of the effects brought by guests; (2) The guest should take
precautions which the hotels advised for the safekeeping of their effects.
2. ACTS OF SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES- The hotel shall be liable for the loss of the
personal property of the guests caused by the servants or employees of the hotels or
strangers but not which arises from force majeure.
3. THIEF OR ROBBER- This is not considered as force majeure. Except: (1) Act of thief
or robber is done with the use of arms or irresistible force.
4. ACTS OF GUESTS- The hotel keeper is not liable for the loss if: (1) Due to the acts of
the guest, family or visitors; (2) If the loss arises from the characteristic of the things
brought to the hotel.
5. PROHIBITED ACTS- Since the hotel is imbued with public interest, the hotel may not
free himself from responsibility by posting to the effect that he is not liable for the
articles brought by the guests.
6. RIGHT OF RETENTION- The hotel keeper has the right of retention of the things
brought to the hotel as a security for credits on account of lodging.
CHAPTER 4 SEQUESTRATION OR JUDICIAL DEPOSIT