Cumins v. Wood

Citations

• 44 Ill. 416

Syllabus

<p>Burden of proof—in action by a bailor against a bailee. In case of a bailment for hire, as well as when the bailment is gratuitous, where it appears the goods, when placed in the hands of the bailee, were in good condition, and they were returned in a damaged state, or not returned at all, in an action by the bailor against the bailee, the law will presume negligence on the part of the latter, and impose on him the burden of showing he exercised such care as was required by the nature of the bailment.</p>