involuntary bailment

A bailment that arises when a person accidentally, but without any negligence, leaves personal property in another’s possession.

• An involuntary bailee who refuses to return the property to the owner can be liable for conversion.

— Also termed involuntary deposit. See abandoned property, lost property, mislaid property under PROPERTY.

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