Civil Code Article 591
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.
The depositary may not use the thing deposited or allow a third party to use it without the consent of the depositor.The depositary, who acts contrary to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, shall pay a reasonable compensation to the depositor. He is also liable for damages, if any, except he can prove that the injury would have occurred even if the thing had not been used.
中文原文 民法第591條
受寄人非經寄託人之同意，不得自己使用或使第三人使用寄託物。
受寄人違反前項之規定者，對於寄託人，應給付相當報償，如有損害，並應賠償。
但能證明縱不使用寄託物，仍不免發生損害者，不在此限。
受寄人違反前項之規定者，對於寄託人，應給付相當報償，如有損害，並應賠償。
但能證明縱不使用寄託物，仍不免發生損害者，不在此限。