Bailee Definition

bā-lē
noun
A person with whom property is left for safekeeping.
American Heritage
The party to whom property is delivered under contract of bailment.
Webster's New World

One who temporarily possesses the personal property of another pursuant to and agreement between them. See also bailment.

Webster's New World Law

(law) One who holds bailed property; one who takes possession of the property of another (called a bailor) in order to keep that property safe for the other.

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Other Word Forms of Bailee

Noun

Singular:
bailee
Plural:
bailees

Bailee Sentence Examples

  • In such circumstances, a mere bailee does not become the owner.

  • A duty of care may arise where the official receiver could be considered a bailee of the property.

  • An involuntary bailee must not wrongfully dispose of the chattels or take any positive steps to damage or destroy them.

  • A contractual bailee for reward cannot avoid responsibility for the performance of his duties by delegation to servants or agents.

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