§ 72-2. Liability for loss of baggage.
§72‑2. Liability for loss of baggage.
Innkeepers shall not be liablefor loss, damage or destruction of the baggage or property of their guestsexcept in case such loss, damage, or destruction results from the failure ofthe innkeeper to exercise ordinary, proper and reasonable care in the custodyof such baggage and property; and in case of such loss, damage or destructionresulting from the negligence and want of care of the said innkeeper he shallbe liable to the owner of the said baggage and property to an amount notexceeding one hundred dollars. Any guest may, however, at any time before aloss, damage or destruction of his property, notify the innkeeper in writingthat his property exceeds in value the said sum of one hundred dollars($100.00), and shall upon demand of the innkeeper furnish him a list orschedule of the same, with the value thereof, in which case the innkeeper shallbe liable for the loss, damage or destruction of said property because of anynegligence on his part for the full value of the same. Proof of the loss of anysuch baggage, except in case of damage or destruction by fire, shall be primafacie evidence of the negligence of said hotel or innkeeper. (1903,c. 563, s. 2; Rev., s. 1910; C.S., s. 2250.)