In Which of the Following Circumstances Would the Bailee Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which of the following circumstances would the bailee be expected to exercise ordinary care?

• A)Harold promises to look after Kate's puppy in exchange for her cleaning his car.
• B)Dave looks after Stacey's dog while she is on vacation with her friends.
• C)Nigel borrows a rare book from his professor to write a class report.
• D)Melissa helps Mrs.Henderson clean her garage on Sunday afternoon.

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Definitions:

Theft

The act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with intent to deprive the rightful owner.

Slander

A form of defamation achieved through spoken statements that damage a person's reputation.

Defamatory Statement

A false statement that injures someone's reputation.

Tort

A wrongful act in the civil realm that results in damages or harm to an individual, establishing legal accountability for the one committing the act.