Which of these elements determine the existence of a bailment?
A) A separation of ownership and possession of the property.
B) A duty on the party in possession to redeliver the identical property to the owner or to dispose of it according to the owner's directions.
C) Neither of these.
D) Both a separation of ownership and possession of the property and also a duty on the party in possession to redeliver the identical property to the owner or to dispose of it according to the owner's directions.

Question

Which of these elements determine the existence of a bailment?
A) A separation of ownership and possession of the property.
B) A duty on the party in possession to redeliver the identical property to the owner or to dispose of it according to the owner's directions.
C) Neither of these.
D) Both a  separation of ownership and possession of the property  and also a  duty on the party in possession to redeliver the identical property to the owner or to dispose of it according to the owner's directions.

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A bailment requires both a separation of ownership and possession, and a duty to return or dispose of the property as directed by the owner.

Which of These Elements Determine the Existence of a Bailment