Civil Code Art. 1753: Work and Labor

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1753
Topic: Work and Labor
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE VIII LEASE
Chapter: CHAPTER 3 Work and Labor
Year: 1949

The provision

The law of the country to which the goods are to be transported shall govern the liability of the common carrier for their loss, destruction or deterioration.

Cases applying this article

Transimex Co. v. Mafre Asian Insurance Corp. G.R. No. 190271
Philippine Charter Insurance Corporation v. Neptune Orient Lines/Overseas Agency Services G.R. No. 145044

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