Kenneth purchased a car from his local dealership, Quartent Cars. However, since the car was not available in the color that Kenneth favored, the sales contract stipulated that Kenneth could immediately pick up the car of his preferred color from a nearby warehouse. The warehouse was owned by Mr. Henderson. Kenneth received the document of title for the car upon payment and presented it to Mr. Henderson a week later. But Mr. Henderson informed Kenneth that the car was damaged during a fire at the warehouse. What role does Mr. Henderson fulfill in the contract?

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Mr. Henderson fulfills the role of a bailee as he was entrusted with the custody and care of the car by Quartent Cars. As a bailee, he has a duty to take reasonable care of the car and is responsible for any damage that may occur while the car is in his custody.

Kenneth Purchased a Car from His Local Dealership, Quartent Cars