In which of the following circumstances would a hotelkeeper be liable for lost or damaged property?
A)The hotel owner fails to advise guests to put their valuables in the hotel vault.
B)An act of a governmental authority damaged the goods.
C)An act by a member of the guest's party damaged the goods.
D)The nature of the goods caused them to be damaged.

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The hotelkeeper is not liable for loss of or damage to property if she shows that it was caused by one of the following: (1)an act of God, (2)an act of a public enemy, (3)an act of a governmental authority, (4)the fault of a member of the guest's party,and (5)the nature of the goods.Most states have passed laws that limit the hotelkeeper's liability,however.Commonly,the law requires the hotel owner to post a notice advising guests that any valuables should be checked into the hotel vault.The hotelkeeper's liability is then limited,usually to a fixed amount,for valuables that are not so checked.

In Which of the Following Circumstances Would a Hotelkeeper Be