When Property That Is Subject to a Bailment Is Damaged

question 11

Multiple Choice

When property that is subject to a bailment is damaged due to an "act of God," which of the following is true?

• A)The bailee is not liable for harm to the bailed property.
• B)The bailee is strictly liable for harm to the bailed property.
• C)The bailee is liable for harm to the bailed property arising only out of the bailee's gross negligence.
• D)The bailee is liable for harm to the bailed property arising out of the bailee's ordinary or gross negligence.
• E)The bailee is liable for harm to the bailed property caused by even the slightest lack of due care on the part of the bailee.

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