Once a plaintiff shows that bailed goods have not been returned to him, he may rely on the principle of res ipsa loquitur.

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In cases involving bailed goods not returned to the plaintiff, the principle of res ipsa loquitur allows the plaintiff to infer negligence from the mere fact of the occurrence of the incident (the non-return of goods), under the assumption that the goods would not have been lost or damaged if due care had been exercised.

Once a Plaintiff Shows That Bailed Goods Have Not Been