Common Carriers

Question 1

A common carrier is someone who undertakes for hire to…

Answer 1

transport persons or goods from place to place.

Question 2

What are the 3 requirements to be a common carrier?

Answer 2

1. must be holding out to perform the service to everyone who applies.
2. the carriage must be for hire.
3. the service must be for carriage.

Question 3

A common carrier is considered an insurer of the goods given by the shipper and is…

Answer 3

liable for any damage or loss.

Question 4

What are the exceptions to a common carrier’s liability?

Answer 4

1. goods are damaged or destroyed by an act of god
2. goods are damaged or destroyed by fault of the shipper
3. goods are damaged or destroyed because the goods are perishable and nature took its course.