Jon Was a Guest at a Hotel

question 37

Multiple Choice

Jon was a guest at a hotel. By mistake he left his radio by his lounge chair at the pool. Within moments and before hotel personnel were aware of its presence by the pool, the radio was stolen. Is the hotel liable based on bailment?

• A) Yes, it is liable for the full value of the loss.
• B) Yes, but its liability is limited by statute.
• C) No, no bailment exists in this case.
• D) No, although a bailment exists, the hotel did nothing wrong.

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Definitions:

Health Club

A facility that offers health and fitness services, including exercise equipment, fitness classes, and sometimes additional wellness services.

Administrative Expense

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as office supplies, salaries of administrative personnel, and rent for office space.

Period Cost

Costs that are not directly tied to the production process and are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

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