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2011 Vermont Code
Title 09 Commerce and Trade
Chapter 83 INNKEEPERS AND VICTUALERS
§ 3143 Loss of samples, apparel, baggage; loss by fire or force


9 VT Stats § 3143. (2011 through Adj Sess) What's This?

§ 3143. Loss of samples, apparel, baggage; loss by fire or force

(a) An innkeeper or hotel keeper shall not be liable for loss of or damage to articles known or used as "samples," unless such loss occurs through want of ordinary care and diligence of such innkeeper or hotel keeper.

(b) An innkeeper or hotel keeper shall not be liable to a guest for the loss of wearing apparel or personal baggage unless such loss occurs through want of ordinary care and diligence of such innkeeper or hotel keeper.

(c) An innkeeper or hotel keeper shall not be liable for loss in case of fire or overwhelming force where such innkeeper or hotel keeper has exercised ordinary and reasonable care in the custody of the baggage or other property of the guest.

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