Depositumsrelationer
Depositumsrelationer is a term used in some civil-law traditions to describe the legal relations created by a deposit contract (depositum). In such arrangements, the depositor entrusts an asset to a depositary for safekeeping, with the obligation to return the same asset or an equivalent item on request or at the end of the contract term. The depositum typically separates ownership from possession: the depositor retains ownership, while the depositary takes possession and assumes a fiduciary duty to safeguard the asset.
The main parties are the depositor and the depositary, which may be a bank, custodian, notary, or
Rights and duties are central to depositumsrelationer. The depositary must take reasonable care of the item,
Liability and remedies vary by jurisdiction but generally cover loss or damage caused by fault or negligence,