Thompson v. Seattle Park Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Gilliam, J., entered August 16, 1915, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in an action to recover the value of property lost through the negligence of a bailee.
1Opinion of the Court
Fullerton, J. —
The appellant conducts a natatorium in the city of Seattle. In connection with its business, it maintains a check room where patrons of its baths may, for a consideration, deposit their valuables for safekeeping. In June, 1914, the respondent became a patron of the natatorium by purchasing a ticket at the usual price. Prior to going into the baths, she left her rings and other valuables, inclosed in a purse, with an attendant at the check room. On her return from the baths, the purse was returned to her with all of its contents except, as she claims, a diamond ring of the value…
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