HALL, Judge.
1. Code § 12-103 requires bailees "to exercise care and diligence in protecting and keeping safely the thing bailed." Code § 12-104 provides that "after proof of loss, the burden of proof is on the bailee to show proper diligence." The bailor, "setting up a breach of the duty may elect as to his remedy, and rely upon either his right under the contract or proceed for damages as in a case of tort." Parker Motor Co. v. Spiegal...
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