Shaine v. S. Jacobson, Inc.

Innkeepers are still insurers of the safety of the property of their guests, notwithstanding section 200 of the General Business Law. The only effect of that statute is to so far modify their common-law liability that it does not extend to money, jewels or ornaments not deposited in the safe provided for that purpose, where the innkeeper has complied with the provisions of the act on his part. When a deposit is made the law fixes the maximum recovery. If the guest is free from negligence, the innkeeper is liable, without proof of negligence, unless excused by the act of God or the public…