Kenneth purchased a car from his local dealership, Quartent Cars.However, since the car was not available in the color that Kenneth favored, the sales contract stipulated that Kenneth could immediately pick up the car from a nearby warehouse it was housed in.The warehouse was owned by Mr.Henderson.Kenneth received the document of title for the car upon payment and presented it to Mr.Henderson around a week later.But Mr.Henderson informed Kenneth that the car was damaged during a fire in the warehouse.
-What role does Mr.Henderson fulfill in the contract?

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Mr. Henderson is the owner of the warehouse where the car was stored and he received the car as a bailee, which means he accepted temporary custody of the car but did not take ownership. As a bailee, he had a duty to take reasonable care of the car and protect it from harm while it was in his possession. Therefore, he is responsible for the damage caused by the fire that occurred during the time he had temporary custody of the vehicle.

Kenneth Purchased a Car from His Local Dealership, Quartent Cars