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Gabby Hoyos
on Nov 23, 2024
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Carl requested Simple Delivery Service to pick up a refrigerator at his home and deliver it to his cottage, some 160 kilometres away. Simple Delivery picked up the refrigerator, but through a mix up in delivery bills, lost the refrigerator. Common carriers, such as Simple Delivery Service, are bailees for reward.
Bailees
Individuals or entities who have temporary possession or custody of personal property belonging to another.
Common Carriers
Businesses that offer transportation services to the public under the authority of a regulatory body.
Reward
A benefit, often monetary, given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement.
- Understand thoroughly the legal basis of bailment and the liabilities incumbent on bailees.
- Contrast the obligations and roles of private against common carriers in instances of bailment.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand thoroughly the legal basis of bailment and the liabilities incumbent on bailees.
- Contrast the obligations and roles of private against common carriers in instances of bailment.
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