Asked by Lucky Baloyi on May 26, 2024
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Barton boarded a large commercial aircraft at Kingston for a flight to Toronto. He placed his coat on the seat beside him but was told by the flight attendant to place his coat on the shelf above his seat. He did so, but at the end of the flight, left the plane without taking his coat with him. He later realized that he did not have his coat and went back to the aircraft to retrieve it. His coat was missing. Only the flight attendant is liable for the loss, as he instructed Barton to place his coat on the shelf above his seat.
Flight Attendant
An airline employee responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and comfort of passengers aboard flights.
Commercial Aircraft
A type of aircraft designed and used for transporting passengers and cargo for business purposes.
Liable
Legally responsible or obligated.
- Understand the legal principles of bailment and the liabilities of bailees.
- Assess the legal implications of actions taken by bailees in response to bailor instructions.
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Justina CastilloMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The flight attendant's instruction to place the coat on the shelf does not solely make them liable for the loss. Liability would depend on the circumstances, such as airline policies on passenger belongings and whether negligence can be proven on part of the airline or its staff.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the legal principles of bailment and the liabilities of bailees.
- Assess the legal implications of actions taken by bailees in response to bailor instructions.