The kind of bailment created when a friend inadvertently leaves behind an article of jewelry in your home during a visit is a(n):
A) adversarial bailment.
B) declarative bailment.
C) mutual-benefit bailment.
D) constructive bailment.

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The situation described in the question fits the definition of a constructive bailment, which occurs when the bailor unintentionally leaves their property in the possession of the bailee, who then has a duty to care for the property until it can be returned to the owner. The other options do not accurately describe the nature of this bailment.

The Kind of Bailment Created When a Friend Inadvertently Leaves