Bailee
/ˈbeɪli/
Definitions
- (n.) A person to whom goods are delivered by a bailor for custody or use under a contract.
The bailee held the goods until the bailor reclaimed them.
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Commentary
Typically used in bailment contexts, the bailee's duty is to take reasonable care of the goods entrusted.
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