Which of the Following Is True Regarding Liability When a Car

question 172

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.