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Under Section 161, if the bailee fails to return the goods at the proper time through his default, he is:
AEntitled to extra time
BLiable only for negligent loss
CResponsible for any loss or deterioration of the goods from that time, even without negligence
DExcused for any later loss
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Responsible for any loss or deterioration of the goods from that time, even without negligence
Section 161 makes a defaulting bailee liable for any loss or deterioration after the due time of return, regardless of negligence.
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