bailee
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 70 U.S. 257 - Newell v. Norton and Ship · 1865Most cited · 71 citing opinions
As the libellant was the owner and master of the steamer World he was the bailee of the cargo, and so responsible to the shippers or insurers for the safe transportation and delivery thereof, and to fulfil his obligations and secure his reward, he was entitled to possession, and might maintain an action for its destruction.
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