# The Indian Contract Act, 1872, Section 71: Responsibility of finder of goods

- Act: The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872)
- In force from: 1872-09-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/contract-act/section/71/

## Text

A person who finds goods belonging to another, and takes them into his custody, is subject to the same responsibility as a bailee1 .

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