Common Carriers

Question 1

Common Carrier

Answer 1

One who undertakes to transport persons or goods form place to place

Must be a holding out to perform services for all who apply, carriage is for hire, and the service is one for carriage

Question 2

Common Carrier Liability

Answer 2

Liable for loss or damage under any circumstances except where loss is due to an act of god, state, or a public enemy, an act of the shipper, or the inherent nature of the goods

Question 3

Commencement of Common Carrier Liability

Answer 3

Commences when the goods are delivered and accepted by the carrier for immediate transportation

Question 4

Common Carrier Limitation on Liability

Answer 4

Can contract to limit its liability but must offer additional consideration for the limitation

Cannot contract away negligence