Which of the Following Is the Applicable Standard Used in Determining

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the applicable standard used in determining the liability of a common carrier when harm befalls property that is the subject of a bailment placed in the care of the carrier?

• A) The carrier is liable only if ordinary or gross negligence can be proven.
• B) The carrier is liable only if gross negligence can be proven.
• C) The carrier is liable only if it can be proven that the carrier acted in a reckless manner.
• D) The carrier is generally strictly liable for harm to the bailed property.
• E) Because of the doctrine of assumption of risk, the carrier is not liable for harm to the bailed property.

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Definitions:

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