Renfroe v. Fouché

1. A bailee who has exercised, the proper degree of care and diligence in protecting and keeping safely the thing bailed is relieved from any liability for its loss or destruction; but on proof of loss the burden is upon the bailee to show that he has exercised the proper degree of care and diligence. Civil Code (1910), §§ 3469, 3470. “If the bailment is for the benefit exclusively of the bailee, he must use extraordinary care; if for the mutual benefit of the parties, ordinary care; and if for the exclusive benefit of the bailor, slight care will suffice.” Merchants National Bank v.…