Once a Bailment Is Established and the Goods Are Returned

question 38

Multiple Choice

Once a bailment is established and the goods are returned in damaged condition:

• A) the bailee is strictly liable for the loss.
• B) the bailor has established an irrefutable case of liability on the part of the bailee.
• C) the bailor has established a prima facie case of liability on the part of the bailee.
• D) the bailor cannot collect on any insurance that the bailor maintains on the property; instead, the bailor's sole remedy is to pursue a breach of bailment action against the bailee.

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