A gratuitous bailment is terminated by the death of:
AThe bailor, but not the bailee
BThe bailee, but not the bailor
CNeither the bailor nor bailee
DEither the bailor or the bailee
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Either the bailor or the bailee
Section 162 ends a gratuitous bailment on the death of either party, since it rests on personal trust.
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