Jon was a guest at a hotel. By mistake he left his radio by his lounge chair at the pool. Within moments and before hotel personnel were aware of its presence by the pool, the radio was stolen. Is the hotel liable based on bailment?
A) Yes, it is liable for the full value of the loss.
B) Yes, but its liability is limited by statute.
C) No, no bailment exists in this case.
D) No, although a bailment exists, the hotel did nothing wrong.

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A bailment requires a voluntary transfer of possession of personal property by one party to another, with the understanding that the property will be returned or dealt with in a certain way. In this case, Jon left his radio by the pool by mistake, and there was no indication that he intended to create a bailment with the hotel. Therefore, no bailment exists, and the hotel cannot be held liable for the loss of Jon's radio.

Jon Was a Guest at a Hotel