Bailee

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In a bailment, the bailee is the one who takes possession of the bailed chattel from the bailor, who owns it. When you take the Disco in for its MOT you are the bailor, and that smug bastard who finds something wrong with the CV boots or minor wear in the inside front left disc break - that's the bailee.

See also

• Bailment