Which of the following was not an exception to the common law rule concerning liability of a hotel when a guest's property was lost or stolen?
A) The loss was caused by an act of God.
B) The loss was caused by the guest's negligence.
C) The loss was caused by an act of public enemy.
D) The loss was caused by an act of a hotel employee.

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Under common law, hotels were generally not liable for the loss or theft of a guest's property if the loss was due to an act of God, the guest's own negligence, or an act of a public enemy. However, if the loss was caused by the act of a hotel employee, the hotel could be held liable.

Which of the Following Was Not an Exception to the Common