Nature of Commodatum
Nature of Commodatum
NATURE OF COMMODATUM
Art. 1935. The bailee in commodatum acquires the used of the thing loaned but not its fruits; if any
compensation is to be paid by him who acquires the use, the contract ceases to be a commodatum.
Art. 1941. The bailee is obliged to pay for the ordinary expenses for the use and preservation of
the thing loaned. (1743a)
Art. 1942. The bailee is liable for the loss of the thing, even if it should be through a fortuitous event:
(1) If he devotes the thing to any purpose different from that for which it has been loaned;
(2) If he keeps it longer than the period stipulated, or after the accomplishment of the use for which the
commodatum has been constituted;
(3) If the thing loaned has been delivered with appraisal of its value, unless there is a stipulation
exemption the bailee from responsibility in case of a fortuitous event;