Question

The bailee must take as much care of the goods bailed to him as a ______ would take under similar circumstances of his own goods of the same bulk, quality and value as the goods bailed.

• A. Man of extra-ordinary prudence
• B. Man of ordinary prudence
• C. Man of ordinary economic condition
• D. Man of political prudence

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Man of ordinary prudence

According to Section 151 of the Indian Contract Law, 1872, "Care to be taken by bailee.—In all cases of bailment the bailee is bound to take as much care of the goods bailed to him as a man of ordinary prudence would, under similar circumstances, take of his own goods of the same bulk, quantity and value as the goods bailed."