Henry parked his automobile in Allison's Car Park,and was requested by the attendant to leave the keys in the car and the car unlocked.Henry received a receipt for the parking that contained the following note on the reverse side of the ticket."Proprietor of lot will not be responsible for damage to car or contents." A similar sign was located at the entrance to the car parking area.When Henry returned to the lot he discovered that his car had a damaged front end.
-The parking of the unlocked automobile in the car park with the keys left in the car was a bailment or reward.

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The act of leaving the car keys with the attendant and receiving a receipt for parking creates a bailment relationship. The fact that there was a note on the receipt and a sign at the entrance disclaiming liability does not change this.

Henry Parked His Automobile in Allison's Car Park,and Was Requested