Jane asked her friend Harry to look after her very valuable Stradivarius violin while she was away on vacation. Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to the legal relationship created?

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This is an example of a gratuitous bailment for the benefit of the bailor only. In this case, Jane is entrusting her valuable violin to Harry for safekeeping while she is away. As a bailee, Harry has a duty to exercise reasonable care in ensuring the safekeeping of the violin. However, since no consideration is being given in exchange for Harry's service, this is a gratuitous bailment. Additionally, since the benefit of this arrangement is primarily for the benefit of Jane (the bailor), this is a gratuitous bailment for the benefit of the bailor only.

Jane Asked Her Friend Harry to Look After Her Very