bailee (Meaning)
bailee (n)
the agent to whom property involved in a bailment is delivered
bailee (n.)
The person to whom goods are committed in trust, and who has a temporary possession and a qualified property in them, for the purposes of the trust.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bailee
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bailee Sentence Examples
- The museum acted as a bailee for the valuable painting entrusted to their care.
- The bailee is obligated to take reasonable care of the bailed property.
- In a bailment contract, the bailor transfers possession of their property to the bailee.
- The law imposes a duty of care on bailees to prevent damage or loss to the bailed goods.
- The bailee must return the bailed property to the bailor upon the termination of the bailment.
- If a bailee fails to exercise due care, they can be held liable for damages.
- A bailee who converts the bailed property to their own use commits a breach of trust.
- The bailee's liability for the bailed property extends to any damage or loss caused by their negligence.
- The bailor and bailee can agree on the terms of the bailment, including the duration and level of care required.
- In some cases, the bailee may have a defense to liability, such as an act of God or the fault of the bailor.
FAQs About the word bailee
the agent to whom property involved in a bailment is deliveredThe person to whom goods are committed in trust, and who has a temporary possession and a qualifie
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The museum acted as a bailee for the valuable painting entrusted to their care.
The bailee is obligated to take reasonable care of the bailed property.
In a bailment contract, the bailor transfers possession of their property to the bailee.
The law imposes a duty of care on bailees to prevent damage or loss to the bailed goods.
