constructive bailment
- An implied legal agreement where one party (the bailee) inadvertently gains possession of another's property due to an accident or mistake, such as finding lost items or receiving a delivery not intended for them, also termed as involuntary bailment
- When Sara received a parcel delivery meant for her neighbor, the scenario turned into a case of constructive bailment.
- Finding a lost wallet in the park and deciding to protect it until the owner is identifiable is another example of constructive bailment.
- The accidental receipt of an expensive piece of equipment in a shipment led to a situation of constructive bailment at the office.
Provide Feedback
