Carriage by Land
/ˈkærɪɪdʒ baɪ lænd/
Definitions
- (n.) The transportation of goods or persons via road or rail as opposed to sea or air transport.
The contract specified the terms for carriage by land between the two cities.
- (n.) A contractual service involving the movement of goods on land with obligations regarding care, delivery, and liability.
Liability for damage was limited under the carriage by land agreement.
Forms
- carriage by land
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Commentary
Often distinguished from carriage by sea or air in transport law; legal obligations and liabilities vary depending on mode of carriage.
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