The bailor is responsible to the bailee for any loss which the bailee may sustain by reason that the bailor was not entitled to make the bailment, or to receive back the goods, or to give directions respecting them.
Section 164: Bailor's responsibility to bailee.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872Central Act · Act 9 of 1872
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Contract Act, 1872 |
|---|---|
| Section | 164 |
| Marginal note | Bailor's responsibility to bailee. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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