Seth takes his laundry to Denise's Dry Cleaners (DDC). When Seth gets his clothes back he notices that two of his shirts, perfect when brought in, are now ripped. Which of the following is correct?
A) This was a mutual benefit bailment and DDC owed a duty of reasonable care.
B) This was a bailment for the sole benefit of the bailee and DDC owed a duty of slight care.
C) This was a bailment for the sole benefit of the bailor and DDC owed a duty of great care.
D) This was not a bailment.
E) This was an unintentional bailment, so DDC does not owe a duty of care.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a mutual benefit bailment, the bailee has an absolute duty to return the object to the bailor (or to dispose of it as the bailor directs), and becomes liable to the bailor for failing to do so correctly.

Seth Takes His Laundry to Denise's Dry Cleaners (DDC)