Publisher's Synopsis
The Law of Bailments: Including Pledge, Innkeepers and Carriers is a book written by James Schouler in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to the legal concept of bailments, which refers to the transfer of possession of personal property from one person to another for a specific purpose. The book covers various types of bailments, including pledges, innkeepers, and carriers, and provides a detailed analysis of the legal principles and rules that govern each type. The book begins by defining the concept of bailments and the various types of bailments that exist. It then delves into the legal principles that govern bailments, including the duties and responsibilities of the parties involved in a bailment. The book also covers the legal remedies available to parties in a bailment, including the right to recover damages for any breach of duty. The section on pledges covers the legal principles that govern the transfer of personal property as security for a debt or obligation. The section on innkeepers covers the legal responsibilities of innkeepers for the property of their guests. The section on carriers covers the legal responsibilities of carriers for the property of their customers. Overall, The Law of Bailments: Including Pledge, Innkeepers and Carriers is a comprehensive guide to the legal principles and rules that govern bailments. It is a valuable resource for lawyers, law students, and anyone interested in understanding the legal concept of bailments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.