Warren brought his television in for repairs.After Warren left the store,gunmen came in to rob the proprietor.As they ran out,Warren's television was knocked over and destroyed.Warren demanded that the proprietor of the store compensate him for the fair market value of the television.The bailee:

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The bailee is not liable for damage caused by the act of a third party, in this case, the gunmen who robbed the store. This is known as an "act of God" or a "public enemy" defense, which releases the bailee from liability for damage or loss. Even though the bailee did not prevent the robbery, this does not make them liable for the resulting damage to Warren's television.

Warren Brought His Television in for Repairs