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Where goods are bailed for hire (non-gratuitous), the bailor is responsible for damage from faults in the goods:
AWhether or not he was aware of the faults
BNever
COnly if disclosed in writing
DOnly if he knew of them
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Whether or not he was aware of the faults
For goods bailed for hire, the bailor is liable for damage from faults whether or not he knew of them (Hyman v. Nye).
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