Zed Went into a Café Located on the Third Floor

question 53

Essay

Zed went into a café located on the third floor of a department store.The café was in an enclosed room with no provision for storing parcels or coats.Immediately outside the café,however,was a rack with hangers and a shelf overhead.Once inside the café,one could not see the rack or shelf.Zed hung his coat on the rack and placed his hat on top of the rack.When Zed finished his meal and came out of the café,he discovered that his hat and coat were missing.Identify the issues.Should Zed be able to successfully sue the department store for his losses?

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