Strict Liability Bailment Cases
Summary
Strict liability in bailment cases can apply to a freight moving company carrying goods and a hotel failing to provide a safe. A finder of lost property may claim title against all except the true owner. Mislaid property involves constructive bailment and is inadvertently forgotten by the owner. A gift causa mortis is given in contemplation of imminent death. Insurance defenses include lack of insurable interest, illegal actions, and fraud by the insured. Insurable interest means financial risk at the loss of the insured subject. Homeowner’s insurance typically covers personal liability. Comprehensive auto insurance covers various damages. Personal property is movable, unlike real property. Mislaid property is voluntarily placed and forgotten. Valid gifts require intent, delivery, and acceptance. Title to personal property can be transferred through sale, gift, or conversion. Bailment involves rightful possession without title transfer. Unclaimed found property should be turned in to local authorities. A will dictates inheritance. In a bailment for the sole benefit of the bailee, the bailee is responsible for damages.Full Conversation
A finder of lost property:
cannot acquire title to the goods.
may claim title to the property against all others except the true owner.
is entitled to a finder’s fee per state statute.
has absolute right of title against all others including the true owner.
Hi there. In Ohio:
- A finder of lost property may claim title against all others except the true owner.
- They cannot acquire title to the goods.
- They are not entitled to a finder’s fee per state statute.
- They do not have an absolute right of title against all others including the true owner.
These laws may vary, so you should consult with a local attorney to understand your rights and responsibilities better.
- A finder of lost property may claim title against all others except the true owner.
- They cannot acquire title to the goods.
- They are not entitled to a finder’s fee per state statute.
- They do not have an absolute right of title against all others including the true owner.
These laws may vary, so you should consult with a local attorney to understand your rights and responsibilities better.
Which of the following is true of mislaid property? Select * answers.
The finder has absolute right of title against all others.
It is property that was intentionally discarded by the true owner.
The finder has a constructive bailment.
It is property that was inadvertently forgotten by the true owner.
In Ohio, the following statements are true regarding mislaid property:
- The finder has a constructive bailment.
- It is property that was inadvertently forgotten by the true owner.
Remember, laws can vary so always consult with a local attorney for specific situations.
- The finder has a constructive bailment.
- It is property that was inadvertently forgotten by the true owner.
Remember, laws can vary so always consult with a local attorney for specific situations.
A person in her last days with a terminal illness tells her friend that he can have her car when she dies. This type of gift is called a:
gift causa vivos.
gift causa mortis.
gift extra mortis.
gift inter vivos.
In Ohio, when a person in her last days with a terminal illness tells her friend that he can have her car when she dies, this type of gift is referred to as a "gift causa mortis".
Which of the following are defenses available to an insurance company in a suit on nonpayment of a claim? Choose * answers.
lack of insurable interest
commercial infeasibility
illegal actions of the insured
fraud by the insured
In Ohio, defenses available to an insurance company in a suit on nonpayment of a claim could be:
*. Lack of insurable interest
*. Illegal actions of the insured
*. Fraud by the insured
These defenses may vary based on specific circumstances and legal interpretations.
*. Lack of insurable interest
*. Illegal actions of the insured
*. Fraud by the insured
These defenses may vary based on specific circumstances and legal interpretations.
The concept that the owner of an insurance policy must be at risk for financial hardship at the loss of the insured subject is called:
insurable interest.
beneficiary designation.
calculated risk.
relatable connection.
In the context of insurance, the concept that the owner of an insurance policy must be at risk for financial hardship at the loss of the insured subject is referred to as "insurable interest".
A typical homeowner’s insurance policy covers:
damage from flooding.
damage from termites.
personal liability for someone injured on the property.
catastrophic failure of the heating and air conditioning unit.
In Ohio, a typical homeowner’s insurance policy usually covers:
- Personal liability for someone injured on the property.
However, coverage for damage from flooding, termites, or catastrophic failure of HVAC unit may vary based on the specific policy and insurer.
- Personal liability for someone injured on the property.
However, coverage for damage from flooding, termites, or catastrophic failure of HVAC unit may vary based on the specific policy and insurer.
Automobile insurance that covers loss, damage, and destruction due to fire, hurricane, hail, vandalism, and theft is called:
collision coverage.
comprehensive coverage.
converted coverage.
complete coverage.
In Ohio, automobile insurance that covers loss, damage, and destruction due to events like fire, hurricane, hail, vandalism, and theft is referred to as "comprehensive coverage".
The attribute that distinguishes personal property from real property is:
ownership by an individual rather than a business.
tangibility.
ability to be moved.
value.
In legal terms, the attribute that distinguishes personal property from real property is typically the "ability to be moved". Real property refers to land and anything permanently attached to it, while personal property can be moved.
Property that has been voluntarily placed somewhere by the owner and then inadvertently forgotten is:
abandoned.
treasure trove.
mislaid.
lost.
In Ohio, property that has been voluntarily placed somewhere by the owner and then inadvertently forgotten is typically classified as "mislaid".
Which of the following are requirements for a valid gift? Choose * answers.
The gift must be delivered.
The giver must intend to make a gift.
The gift must have value.
The donee (one receiving the gift) must accept the gift.
In Ohio, for a gift to be considered valid, the following three conditions must be met:
*. The giver must intend to make a gift.
*. The gift must be delivered.
*. The donee (one receiving the gift) must accept the gift.
*. The giver must intend to make a gift.
*. The gift must be delivered.
*. The donee (one receiving the gift) must accept the gift.
Title to personal property may be transferred through:
sale, gift, possession, or production.
theft, gift, possession, or sale.
sale, gift, conversion, or extension.
lease, sale, gift, or conversion.
In Ohio, title to personal property can typically be transferred through:
- Sale
- Gift
- Conversion
Please consult with a local attorney for specifics as laws may vary.
- Sale
- Gift
- Conversion
Please consult with a local attorney for specifics as laws may vary.
When a person rightfully possesses personal property that belongs to someone else without the owner giving up title, it is called:
bailment.
repossession.
gift inter vivos.
conversion.
In Ohio, when a person rightfully possesses personal property that belongs to someone else without the owner giving up title, this situation is typically referred to as "bailment".
One of Jenna’s favorite things to do is relax by the lake on her neighbor Brad’s property. One day, Jenna is sitting by Brad’s lake reading a book when she discovers a diamond ring near the water’s edge. Jenna shows the ring to Brad, but Brad doesn’t know who the owner is. Jenna and Brad post notices around the small town they live in, hoping someone will come forward to claim the ring. After a reasonable amount of time, if the real owner does not claim the ring:
neither Brad nor Jenna own the ring; they must turn it in to the local government.
Jenna owns the ring because she saw it first.
Brad and Jenna become co-owners of the ring.
Brad owns the ring.
In Ohio, if the real owner doesn't claim the ring after a reasonable amount of time, neither Brad nor Jenna own the ring. They should turn it in to the local government. This may vary, so consult with a local attorney for specifics.
Quinn and Anna have been friends for many years. They have discussed many times that when Quinn dies, Anna will inherit Quinn’s prized antique, a beautiful hand-carved writing desk. One day, to make sure that Quinn’s wishes are actually carried out when he dies, he tells Anna again that she will inherit the antique desk, this time in the presence of his three adult children. Quinn states that he wants to enjoy the desk while he is still living, so it will remain in his house until his death. Quinn’s will states that the antique desk will go to his sister Analise. When Quinn dies, the antique desk:
escheats to the state.
goes to Anna.
goes to his three adult children.
goes to his sister Analise.
In Ohio, when a person dies, their will is typically the guiding document for inheritance. In this case, since Quinn's will states that the antique desk will go to his sister Analise, the desk should go to Analise upon Quinn's death.
Digger lives in Memphis and wants to visit his girlfriend Sarah in Nashville. Digger asks his friend Trevor if he can borrow Trevor’s new convertible for the trip so he can impress Sarah. Trevor agrees, and Digger sets off on a road trip to Nashville. Unfortunately, Digger has a few beers first and ends up driving the convertible off the highway into a ditch. The convertible was brand new, and Trevor had not yet purchased insurance on the car. When Trevor asks Digger to pay for the repairs, Digger declines, saying “It’s not my car, it’s yours! You pay for the damages!” If Trevor sues Digger for the damage to the car, the court will likely:
require Digger to pay because this was a bailment for the sole benefit of the bailor.
require Digger to pay because this was a bailment for the sole benefit of the bailee.
not require Digger to pay because this was a bailment for the sole benefit of the bailor.
not require Digger to pay because this was a bailment for the sole benefit of the bailee.
In Ohio, if Trevor sues Digger for the damage to the car, the court will likely require Digger to pay because this was a bailment for the sole benefit of the bailee (Digger). He took responsibility for the car and caused the damage. Always consult a local attorney for advice.