Terms of hire Flashcards
Right of reward
RIGHTS
Charge for his services
Right to retain the goods
RIGHTS
If the charges are not paid to him, he can refuse to deliver the goods until the payment is made.
Right of advance payment
RIGHTS
Before he accepts the goods.
Right to recover damages
RIGHTS
If the goods carried are dangerous in nature and cause any damage.
Right of selling
RIGHTS
Carrier has the right to sell the perishable goods after getting the instruction from the consignor if the consignee refuses to accept the delivery.
Refusal right
RIGHTS
In some special cases, he can also refuse to carry the goods.
Refusal: rechazar
Right to limit liability
RIGHTS
He also has a right to limit his liability through the special contract with the consignor.
Through: mediante
Right to recover goods
RIGHTS
Sometimes the carrier delivers the goods wrongfully. He has a right to recover the goods or their value.
Wrongfully: equivocadamente
Recovery of loss caused by concealing
RIGHTS
Sometimes the consignor conceals facts about the goods.
Concealing: ocultamiento
Acceptance of goods
DUTIES
It is the first duty of the carrier that he should accept goods, except in a few special cases.
Few: pocos
To carry the goods safely
DUTIES
In the case of loss or damage, the carrier will be responsible.
Common route
DUTIES
He should carry the goods by the general route. He should avoid the shortest route.
Avoid: evitar
To obey the instructions
DUTIES
He should obey the instructions of the sender of the goods.
Sender: remitente
On-time delivery
DUTIES
The carrier should deliver the goods within the time expressed in the contract.
Proper place
DUTIES
He should deliver the goods to the place mentioned in the contract.
