Carrier Liability
/ˈkæriər laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal responsibility of a carrier to compensate for loss, damage, or delay of goods or passengers during transportation.
The carrier liability covered the damaged shipment caused during transit.
- (n.) A carrier’s obligation under contract or statute to ensure safe delivery of goods or passengers.
Under the bill of lading, carrier liability extends until the goods reach their destination.
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Commentary
Carrier liability often varies depending on the mode of transport and the applicable statutory frameworks such as the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act or the Carmack Amendment.
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