A bailee for reward, which means someone who has received goods from another party for some form of compensation, has both a duty to protect the goods from theft and to use all reasonable care in respect of the goods while they are in their possession. This encompasses a broad responsibility for the safety and care of the goods beyond just preventing theft.

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A Bailee for Reward

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A bailee for reward

A) has a duty to protect the goods from theft.
B) has a duty to use all reasonable care in respect of the goods while in its possession.
C) will not be found liable where the goods are damaged or lost without evidence of fault on behalf of the bailee.
D) has a duty to protect the goods from theft and has a duty to use all reasonable care in respect of the goods while in its possession.
E) All of the responses are correct.

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