Henry parked his automobile in Allison's Car Park,and was requested by the attendant to leave the keys in the car and the car unlocked.Henry received a receipt for the parking that contained the following note on the reverse side of the ticket."Proprietor of lot will not be responsible for damage to car or contents." A similar sign was located at the entrance to the car parking area.When Henry returned to the lot he discovered that his car had a damaged front end.
-Because Henry did not give the keys to the attendant,there was no transfer of possession,and therefore,no bailment created.

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The fact that Henry was requested to leave the keys in the car and the car unlocked implies that there was an intention to create a bailment. The note on the reverse side of the ticket and the sign at the entrance to the car parking area may limit the liability of the proprietor, but they do not negate the bailment relationship. Therefore, a bailment was created and the proprietor may be liable for the damage to Henry's car.

Henry Parked His Automobile in Allison's Car Park,and Was Requested