warehouseman

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A warehouseman is a person who manages or works in a warehouse. Warehouses are buildings used for storing goods, serving as a repository or depot for merchandise. The term "warehouseman" has been in use since at least 1635. Related forms include the plural "warehousemen".12

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Carrier’s role as warehouseman and bailee
…of the carriage is a warehouseman, and he is liable accordingly. In common-law jurisdictions the liability of a warehouseman is that of an ordinary bailee. In most cases a bailee, namely, a person entrusted with the goods of another, is not liable for the loss of or damage to the…
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…of the carriage is a warehouseman, and he is liable accordingly. In common-law jurisdictions the liability of a warehouseman is that of an ordinary bailee. In most cases a bailee, namely, a person entrusted with the goods of another, is not liable for the loss of or damage to the…
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