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Saulo Dantas
on Nov 23, 2024
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Chris stops at a motel and leaves his bags in the room. As the nearest restaurant is some distance away, he is occupied for some time. Upon his return he finds his valuables gone and sues the owner. The liability of the owner is absolute by statute law.
Statute Law
A law passed by a properly constituted legislative body.
Absolute Liability
A legal doctrine holding a person or entity responsible for damages or loss regardless of fault or intent.
Motel
A roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in a low building with parking directly outside.
- Perceive the legal constituents of bailment and the accountabilities attached to bailees.
- Comprehend the contrasting standards of care expected from different bailees, including common carriers, private carriers, and innkeepers.
- Appreciate the evolution of the liability of innkeepers and its relevance in modern legal contexts.
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CJ
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the legal constituents of bailment and the accountabilities attached to bailees.
- Comprehend the contrasting standards of care expected from different bailees, including common carriers, private carriers, and innkeepers.
- Appreciate the evolution of the liability of innkeepers and its relevance in modern legal contexts.
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