Robert Alamar during a business trip, makes a reservation at the Jolost Inn in Vancouver. When he arrives at the reception desk to check-in, he express his concerns about the safety of a valuable laptop that he needs to leave in his room for the first night. The receptionist at the front desk reassures Mr. Alamar that the hotel and the rooms are safe and there is no reason to worry. The day after, when Mr. Alamar returns to his room, the laptop has disappeared. reports the loss of his object (value of $ 3,200) and submit a claim for the loss to the Inn Management.

Based on the facts as outlined above:

1) What rule is applicable: Common Law liability rule or the Ontario Statutory Limitation?

2) (Based on your previous choice, provide an answer to one of the two following questions):

- If you choose Common Law liability rule, why is the hotel fully responsible if the mistake was made by the receptionist?

- If you choose to apply Statutory Limitations, how much would you pay the guest for his loss?