Before going on a business trip, Gina leaves the key to her apartment with Harry. She checks her suitcase at the airport, and boards the plane. A bailment is created when Gina

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The creation of a bailment requires the transfer of possession of personal property from one person to another, with the understanding that the property will be returned to the original owner at a later time. When Gina checks her suitcase at the airport, she is transferring possession of the suitcase to the airline, with the understanding that the suitcase will be returned to her at her destination. Therefore, a bailment is created when she checks her suitcase. Leaving the key with Harry may also involve a bailment, but it depends on the specific circumstances (e.g. if Harry is just holding onto the key for safekeeping, or if he is using it to access Gina's apartment in some way). Boarding the plane does not involve a transfer of possession of personal property, so it does not create a bailment.

Before Going on a Business Trip, Gina Leaves the Key