Exam 32: Nature and Types of Bailments

Both parties benefit from a gratuitous bailment.

An independent trucker is classified as a

A bailment in which only one party to the bailment, but not both benefits is called a(n) ____________________.

Both real and personal property can be the subject of a bailment.

Bailments can be created only by express agreements of the parties.

Special bailees are required to use ____________________ care.

If a bailor fails to pack goods properly, a common carrier would not be liable for damage that results from the improper packing.

A bailment transfers both possession and ownership of the property.

A bailment that benefits only one party is known as a(n) ____________________ bailment.

A railroad would not be liable for injuries to a passenger caused by

The degree of care imposed on a special bailee is

Barnett went to the library and took out four books to read within two weeks. Has Barnett entered into a bailment?

A boardinghouse keeper's obligations include

Renting a store would not be a bailment because it involves ____________________ property.

Taking your clothes or other personal belongings to a dry cleaner is an example of a mutual benefit bailment.

A hotelkeeper's right to keep the property of a guest until paid is known as

A bailment by necessity is a constructive bailment.

A person who enters a hotel simply to have dinner in its restaurant is considered to be a(n) ____________________.

A special bailee is never responsible for damage resulting from a natural disaster.

Rental of any type of personal property is a bailment.