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    Question

    Which of the following is true about a bailee's

    particular lien?
    A Bailee can only retain goods if they are damaged Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bailee can retain goods regardless of the agreement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Bailee must always return goods immediately after service Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bailee's lien only applies to pledged goods Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Bailee may retain goods until payment for services, unless stated otherwise in a contract Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Contract Act Section 170.Bailee's particular lien:Where the bailee has, in accordance with the purpose of the bailment, rendered any service involving the exercise of labour or skill in respect of the goods bailed, he has, in the absence of a contract to the contrary, a right to retain such goods until he receives due remuneration for the services he has rendered in respect of them.  

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