Bailment and Pledge
RIGHTS OF BAILEE 1. Right to deliver goods to one incase of several joint owners If the goods are bailed by multiple owners and the bailment contract does not specify specifically the owner to whom the goods must be delivered, in such case the bailee can deliver the goods to any owner without the consent of all. 2. Right not to be held responsible on redelivery of goods to the Bailor without title If the bailor does not have a title to the goods and the bailee delivers the good to the good to the bailor in good faith then the bailee is not held responsible to the owner in such delivery. 3. Right to stop delivery of goods to bailor If there is a conflict between the bailor and the other person ( third party) claiming the delivery of goods then the bailor has the right to stop the delivery of goods through court. 4. Right to file suit against the wrongdoers. If the third party deprives the bailee of the possession , use of the goods or does any harm to the goods , the bailee is entitled to remedies and compensation by filing a case against the third party. 5. Right of “Particular Lien” The bailee has the right to retain goods and not deliver the goods until and unless all the lawful charges are paid by the bailor. BAILEE’S RIGHT OF LIEN Lien refers to the right of bailee to retain/avoid delivery of goods to bailor, owner of the goods, until and unless, the claims such as debts are settled. This proposes two things A) The bailee is in righteous possession of goods or securities in the ordinary course of business. B) The bailor is obliged to satisfy some legal claims such as debt to the bailee Right of lien may