bailee

[ bey-lee ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person to whom personal property is delivered in bailment.

bailee

/ beɪˈliː /

noun

1. contract law a person to whom the possession of goods is transferred under a bailment

Word History and Origins

Origin of bailee¹

First recorded in 1520–30; bail ¹ + -ee

Example Sentences

In many cases the bailee is not required to return the specific property, but other property of the same kind and quality.

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For example, if it were a kicking horse, he should warn the bailee to keep away from his legs.

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A bailee who was a cold storage keeper, stated in his receipt "all damage to property is at the owner's risk."

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A bailee received some cheese and gave a receipt slating that it was to be kept at the owner's risk of loss from water.

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And if the bailee is a finder who has bestowed labor on the article found in good faith, the same rule applies.

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