What sort of responsibility does the bailee owe the bailor?
Understanding a Bailee\n\n This means the bailor is still the rightful owner, even while the goods are in the bailee's possession. However, the bailee is responsible for the property's safekeeping and the eventual return of the goods. The bailee is typically not entitled to use the goods or property.
What are the duties of a bailor and a bailee?
The person delivering the goods is the Bailor and the person receiving the goods is the Bailee. After the accomplishment of the purpose, the Bailee needs to return these goods to the Bailor or dispose of them according to the directions of the Bailor.
Is a bailee liable?
A gratuitous bailee is liable to the owner for damage caused by simple negligence.
In which circumstances Bailee could not be held liable?
An ordinary bailee would not be considered liable for property damaged by fire unless due to the bailee's negligence; a common carrier would be liable regardless of negligence (unless due to an Act of God or the Public Enemy).