Section 11 Right of Possession

• Library: Commercial Law 2007

The right to possession of the bailed property is determined by the bailment contract, and, unless the contract provides otherwise, the bailee is entitled to exclusive possession, even against the bailor. MacArthur v. Gendron, 312 S.W.2d 146, 149 (Mo. App. E.D. 1958) (dicta). The bailment contract may restrict the bailee’s use and handling of the property, as many...