Civil Code Article 589
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
A contract of deposit is a contract whereby one of the parties delivers a thing to the other party, who agrees to keep it in his custody.The depositary is not entitled to remuneration unless otherwise provided for by contract or unless according to the circumstances the keeping into custody is not to be assumed without remuneration.
中文原文 民法第589條
稱寄託者，謂當事人一方以物交付他方，他方允為保管之契約。
受寄人除契約另有訂定或依情形非受報酬即不為保管者外，不得請求報酬。
受寄人除契約另有訂定或依情形非受報酬即不為保管者外，不得請求報酬。