Jerry enters a restaurant and hangs his coat in an unattended cloakroom near the entrance of the restaurant.Even though no employee of the restaurant is present,the provision of the cloakroom makes Jerry think it will be safe.In this situation,the restaurant is a bailee of Jerry's coat.

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A bailee is someone who has taken possession of someone else's property with the intent to return it. Since no employee is present to take possession of Jerry's coat, the restaurant is not considered a bailee.

Jerry Enters a Restaurant and Hangs His Coat in an Unattended