Question

A common carrier has same responsibility as that of an ordinary bailee.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Partly true
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

True

Special bailments are those that require special attention. These include bailments where the bailee's duty of care is extraordinary. The bailee's liability for loss or damage to the property is absolute; this, as is generally true in cases involving common carriers and innkeepers. The delivery of goods to a common carrier creates a bailment relationship. The common carrier is held to a much higher standard of care than an ordinary bailee. The common carrier is absolutely liable for losses or damage to goods, regardless of whether they are negligent.