Ed, When Packing to Go Home at the End of His

question 36

Multiple Choice

Ed, when packing to go home at the end of his vacation, inadvertently left an expensive portable CD player in his hotel room. He did not discover the loss until he had driven two hours toward home. Which of the following is true concerning the hotel's liability in this example?

• A) Ed will be treated as a guest, and the hotel's liability will be limited.
• B) Ed will not be treated as a guest, and the hotel will be liable for the full value of the loss.
• C) Whether or not Ed is a guest is not relevant; the hotel will be fully liable for the loss.
• D) Ed will be treated as a guest, and the hotel will be fully liable for the loss.

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