Which of the Following Is False Regarding Bailments

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding bailments?

• A) A bailment may be gratuitous.
• B) A bailment may be for consideration.
• C) A bailment agreement must be contained in a written agreement.
• D) The parties to a bailment contract can limit or expand the liability of the bailee by contract.
• E) The standard of care varies depending on who benefits from the bailment.

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Definitions:

Product of the Land

Refers to natural resources or crops that are produced, grown, or extracted directly from the land.

Joint Tenant

An individual co-owning property with one or more persons, where each owns an equal share, and upon death, the interest passes to the surviving co-owners.

Chosen Heirs

Individuals or entities designated to receive inheritance under a will or through state intestacy laws in the absence of a will.

Fee Simple Absolute

An ownership interest in land in which the owner has the greatest possible aggregation of rights, privileges, and power. The owner can use, possess, or dispose of the property as he or she chooses during his or her lifetime. On death, the interest in the property passes to the owner’s heirs.