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In such circumstances, a mere bailee does not become the owner.
A duty of care may arise where the official receiver could be considered a bailee of the property.
An involuntary bailee must not wrongfully dispose of the chattels or take any positive steps to damage or destroy them.
A contractual bailee for reward cannot avoid responsibility for the performance of his duties by delegation to servants or agents.