Tracy took her English bulldog to Dr. Brown, a veterinarian, for surgery. When Tracy visited her dog at the veterinary hospital the evening following the surgery, the animal appeared groggy and was panting heavily. Tracy requested that the dog be monitored all night and was assured that this would be done. The dog died the next morning. Tracy filed suit claiming that she had entrusted her dog to
Dr. Brown for surgical treatment on the basis of Brown's assurances that the appropriate surgery would be properly performed and the dog returned to her in a healthy condition. Tracy demanded damages in the amount of $1,200, the fair market value of the animal. What is the legal theory of recovery being asserted by Tracy?
a. Breach of a bailment contract c. Breach of an easement
b. Adverse possession d. Abandonment
A
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