In liability cases, what is the highest standard of care expected from Bailees?

In liability cases, Bailees are expected to exercise the highest degree of care for customer property. This means that when someone (the Bailee) is entrusted with someone else's property (the bailor's), they have a legal obligation to protect that property to the utmost extent. This high standard reflects the responsibility Bailees have, particularly in scenarios where they receive compensation for their services or where the property is of significant value.

When Bailees are dealing with customer property, they must take all necessary precautions to ensure its safety, maintaining strict vigilance and implementing necessary measures to prevent damage or loss. This standard of care is heightened due to the nature of the Bailee's relationship with the owner of the property, which is based on trust and expectation of safe-keeping.

The other options suggest varying levels of care, which do not apply when the property in question is owned by a customer or is held for a fee. Ordinary care, minimal care, or common, reasonable care are not sufficient in these circumstances, as the law imposes this elevated duty on Bailees to ensure the property they possess is treated with the greatest concern and diligence.