bailor

[ bey-ler, bey-lawr ]

noun

1. a person who delivers personal property in bailment.

bailor

/ beɪˈlɔː; ˈbeɪlə /

noun

1. contract law a person who retains ownership of goods but entrusts possession of them to another under a bailment

Word History and Origins

Origin of bailor¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; bail ¹ + -or ²

Example Sentences

Having done this, the proof of negligence or want of care is thrown on the bailor.

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The bailor is not responsible generally for any negligence of the hirer in operating the car.

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And if workmen had been employed thereon, the bailor would also be obligated to pay for their labor.

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He who deposits is called deponent (or bailor in England); he who receives the trust is called depositary (in England bailee).

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Depositum, or bailment without reward, in order that the bailee may keep the goods for the bailor.

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