Harry's lawn mower ceased to work, so in order to get the lawn mowed, he borrowed his neighbour's lawnmower. Which one of the following is correct with respect to Harry's responsibility in relation to the lawn mower?
A) This is a gratuitous bailment, and as such, Harry has no legal obligation to look after the lawnmower.
B) This is a gratuitous bailment for Harry's benefit, and as such, Harry has a duty to be reasonably careful that no harm or accident come to the lawnmower.
C) Because Harry has borrowed the lawnmower, he is obligated to return it in the condition it was given and is liable for any damage or loss no matter what the reason.
D) If, when Harry asked his neighbour, the neighbour was reluctant to loan it to Harry but did so anyway, this is an example of an involuntary bailment.
E) Because the lawnmower is valuable, this is an example of a bailment for value.

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In a gratuitous bailment for the benefit of the bailee (in this case, Harry), the bailee has a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect the bailed property (the lawnmower). This means Harry must take reasonable steps to ensure no harm comes to the lawnmower while it is in his possession.

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