In the above-given situation, Ms Maureen had given her consent to store Ms Alici

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In the above-given situation, Ms Maureen had given her consent to store Ms Alicia's speedboat in her garage. Although it clearly states that Ms Maureen had not borrowed or loaned the boat from Alicia but had assumed the position of caretaker of the speedboat, henceforth having a valid contract to take care of the boat. she had left the carelessly left the garage door open and theft happened due to same. In this case, Ms Maureen is liable for the damages and will have to repay the damages suffered by Ms Alicia due to her negligence.

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Discuss the standard of care traditionally required of the bailee for the bailed property in each of the following situations, and determine whether the bailee breached that duty. Alicia owns a valuable speedboat. She is going on vacation and asks her neighbor, Maureen, to store the boat in one stall of Maureen's double garage. Maureen consents, and the boat is moved into the garage. Maureen needs some grocery items for dinner and drives to the store. She leaves the garage door open while she is gone, as is her custom, and the speedboat is stolen during that time.

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