Section 2223.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 2223.
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One who wrongfully detains a thing is an involuntary trustee thereof, for the benefit of the owner.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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