Civil Code Art. 1749: Work and Labor

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1749
Topic: Work and Labor
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE VIII LEASE
Chapter: CHAPTER 3 Work and Labor
Year: 1949

The provision

A stipulation that the common carrier's liability is limited to the value of the goods appearing in the bill of lading, unless the shipper or owner declares a greater value, is binding.

Cases applying this article

Everett Steamship Corporation v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 122494
Philippine Charter Insurance Corporation v. Neptune Orient Lines/Overseas Agency Services G.R. No. 145044

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