Which of the following duties is owed by the parties in a mutual benefit bailment?
A) duty of great care
B) duty of slight care
C) duty of ordinary care
D) duty of utmost care

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In a mutual benefit bailment, both parties receive some form of benefit, and therefore owe each other a duty of ordinary care. This means that both parties must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety and protection of the bailed property. Neither party is required to exercise the highest degree of care (utmost care) but are also not excused from exercising reasonable care (slight care). Therefore, the correct duty owed in a mutual benefit bailment is the duty of ordinary care.

Which of the Following Duties Is Owed by the Parties