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Under Section 152, where the bailee has taken the care required by Section 151, he is, in the absence of a special contract:
AStill liable for any loss
BLiable only for half the loss
CNot responsible for loss, destruction or deterioration of the goods
DLiable only if the goods were for hire
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Not responsible for loss, destruction or deterioration of the goods
Section 152 exempts a bailee who has taken reasonable care from liability for loss or deterioration, absent a special contract.
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