Practice question
Careless labeling by a shipper contributes to loss, but the carrier's negligent handling is its proximate cause. What does Article 1741 require?
- Complete exoneration solely because the shipper contributed.
- Double damages without regard to the contribution.
- Automatic dismissal for lack of a contract.
- Payment exclusively by the shipper's insurer.
- Carrier liability with an equitable reduction of damages.
Legal references
- Civil Code, Articles 1741, 1743, 1745-1747 and 1758-1761: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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