Bailee

A person to whom goods are entrusted. Also called a Depository. A gratuitous bailee is one who has the property of another without consideration. e.g., a neighbour stores a wheelbarrow in the winter without payment and merely for convenience of the owner (bailor). A bailee for hire is one who makes a profit or charge for his services in storing the goods of the bailor (customer). e.g., a furrier (bailee) storing a fur coat for a customer (bailor). A greater degree of care is required in the case of the bailee for hire.