Singer Co. v. Stott & Davis Motor Express, Inc. and Stoda Corp.
New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
436 N.Y.S.2d 508 (1981)
Relevant factsFree
Singer's (plaintiff) property, stored in Stoda's (defendant) warehouse, was destroyed by fire; Singer presented evidence the warehouse's sprinkler system was inoperative and no guard was on duty, but the trial court dismissed the complaint.
IssueFree
Whether a bailee is liable for loss or damages to the possessed property if the bailee fails to exercise such care in regard to the property as would a reasonably careful man under like circumstances.