Venerable Company leases office furniture to Design Architects,Inc.,under a contract that states,"Bailee agrees to pay Bailor for any damage to the furniture." The furniture is stained by inks used in computer printers,copiers,fax machines,and so on.Most likely liable for the damage is

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The contract states that the bailee (Design Architects) agrees to pay for any damage to the furniture. The cause of the damage (ink from machines) is not necessarily the fault of either party and may be considered beyond their control. Therefore, Design Architects would be liable for the damage according to the terms of the contract.

Venerable Company Leases Office Furniture to Design Architects,Inc