All bailees are required to exercise care and diligence to protect the thing bailed and to keep it safe. Different degrees of diligence are required according to the nature of the bailments.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2033; Code 1868, § 2034; Code 1873, § 2060; Code 1882, § 2060; Civil Code 1895, § 2897; Civil Code 1910, § 3470; Code 1933, § 12-103.
Cross references.
Risk of loss in the absence of breach, § 11-2-509 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Rights in Personalty
§ 44-12-40. “Bailment” Defined
§ 44-12-41. Bailment Contract as Entire; Performance as Condition Precedent to Action Upon It
§ 44-12-42. Rights of Bailee in Bailed Property; Actions to Enforce Rights
§ 44-12-43. Care Required of Bailees
§ 44-12-44. Burden on Bailee After Loss; Proper Diligence Standard
§ 44-12-45. When Act of God or Contract Exception Available as Defense