Practice question
A shipper’s careless act contributes to cargo loss, but the carrier’s negligence is stipulated to be the proximate cause. The carrier seeks complete exoneration solely from the shipper’s contribution. Which is correct?
- Any contribution bars recovery completely
- The carrier’s negligence becomes legally irrelevant
- Article 1741 keeps the carrier liable but provides equitable reduction of damages
- All damages must automatically be doubled
- Only the shipper’s insurance determines liability
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, Articles 1734, 1735, 1739–1743 and 1762
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