Which of the Following Is True Regarding Liability When a Car

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding liability when a car is stolen or damaged while parked in a commercial lot or garage?

A) Garages are always bailees of automobiles, and they are therefore liable for all theft and/or damage occurring to vehicles in their possession and control.
B) Garages are liable for car theft, but not damage to vehicles.
C) Garages are liable for damage to vehicles, but not car theft.
D) Garages are not bailees, and they are therefore not liable for car theft or damage to vehicles.
E) If the owner parks his or her own car and takes the keys, the arrangement is considered merely a lease of the parking space, not a bailment, with the general rule being that the owner of the garage is not liable for theft of or damage to the car.