Legal Definitions - warehouser

Definition: A warehouser is a business that stores goods for another party in exchange for a fee. This type of transaction is called a bailment, and both parties benefit from it. The person who stores the goods is called a warehouseman or warehousewoman.

Example: John owns a small business that sells handmade furniture. He doesn't have enough space to store all of his products, so he decides to use a warehousing service. He contacts a warehouser and agrees to pay a fee for them to store his furniture. The warehouser takes possession of John's furniture and keeps it safe until John needs it.

Explanation: In this example, John is the owner of the furniture, and the warehouser is the bailee. John benefits from the arrangement because he doesn't have to worry about storing the furniture himself. The warehouser benefits from the arrangement because they receive a fee for their services. If the furniture is damaged or stolen while in the care of the warehouser, they may be held liable for negligence.