Hallman spent the night at the New Colonial Hotel. On inquiry, he was told that the bellboy would take care of his car. The bellboy took the car to a nearby parking lot and left the car and keys with...

Hallman spent the night at the New Colonial Hotel. On inquiry, he was told that the bellboy would take care of his car. The bellboy took the car to a nearby parking lot and left the car and keys with the lot attendant. He gave Hallman a claim check bearing the name of the lot and stamped “New Colonial.” When Hallman went to pick up his car, the side window was broken and more than $500 worth of personal property was missing. Who was liable for the missing personalty and the damage to the car? Why?