The term "Bailment" means________________?
Correct answer: C. A delivery of a thing entrusted for some special purpose or object upon a contract
- A. Delivery of goods without cost for welfare of public
- B. Delivery of goods free of cost
- C. A delivery of a thing entrusted for some special purpose or object upon a contract
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 148 describes bailment as delivery of goods by one person to another for a specific purpose, under a contract that the goods will ultimately be returned or dealt with as directed. It is not limited to free or public-welfare deliveries.
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