A bailee is a person who has temporary custody of the personal property of another. The degree of liability for such property can vary depending on the circumstances and the terms of the bailment agreement.
Bailment refers to the delivery of goods by the owner (known as the bailor) to a recipient (known as the bailee) under the agreement that the goods will be returned to the owner or otherwise disposed of according to the owner's directions. This arrangement can be made for various reasons such as lending, hiring, depositing for safekeeping, or pledging as collateral.
A bailor is the party who temporarily transfers possession of property to another party, known as the bailee, while retaining ownership.
