A common carrier bailee generally would avoid liability for loss of goods entrusted to its care if the goods are
 
a. Stolen by an unknown person.
 
b. Negligently destroyed by an employee.
 
c. Destroyed by the derailment of the train carrying them due to railroad employee negligence.
 
d. Improperly packed by the party shipping them.
 
Answer:D
 
The standard of care required for a common carrier bailee is based on strict liability rather than reasonable care. Common carrier bailees, however, are not liable for acts of God, acts of the shipper, or acts of a public enemy. In this case, the improper packing was done by the party doing the shipping.
 
Answer (a) is incorrect because acts or theft by other parties make the common carrier liable.
 
Answer (b) is incorrect because acts such as negligence, by others, still leave the common carrier liable.
 
Answer (c) is incorrect because acts of a railroad employee cause the common carrier to be liable.and flexible than in-house resources.

 
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