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A bailee is responsible for taking care of goods bailed to him as a person of:
AOrdinary prudence with his own goods of similar bulk, quality and value
BHighest fiduciary standard
CAny standard fixed by contract only
DStrict liability
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ordinary prudence with his own goods of similar bulk, quality and value
1. Section 151 — the bailee must take as much care as a man of ordinary prudence would take of his own goods of the same kind under similar circumstances.
2. Liability for loss due to negligence falls on him.
3. Hence (A).
_Source: ICAI BoS CA Inter Paper 2 — Indian Contract Act 1872_