Commodatum

A Commodatum is a Roman Contract that results in a loan for use. The subject can only be used for that purpose eg- a book lent to read may only be used to read, not as a doorstop.

Obligations on Commodans (lender)

 * Allow use as agreed
 * Pay for damage caused by deliberate wrongdoing
 * Pay for any extra-ordinary expenses

Obligations on Commodatory (borrower)

 * To return the item at the end of the contract
 * Take very good care of the standard (high standard)
 * Use the thing only as agreed (otherwise this is theft) unless he honestly believes the user would have consented.