Sections 611.- The accessories of the freight comprise any customary expenses duly incurred by the carrier in course of transportation.

 

Section 612.- If required by the carrier, the sender must supply him with a way-bill.

                The way-bill must show the following particulars :

                (1) The nature of the goods sent, their weight or bulk and the nature, number and marking of the packages ;

                (2) The place of destination ;

                (3) The name or trade-name and address of the consignee ;

                (4) The place where and the time when the way-bill is made out.

The way-bill must be signed by the sender.

 

Section 613.- If required by the sender, the carrier must supply him with a consignment note.

                The consignment note must show the following particulars :

                (1) Those mentioned in Section 612, subsections 1, 2 and 3 ;

                (2) The name or trade-name of the sender ;

                (3) The amount of freight ;

                (4) The place where and the time when the consignment note is made out.

The consignment note must be signed by the carrier.

 

Section 614.- Even though a consignment note has been made out to a named person, it can be transferred by indorsement, unless the indorsement is forbidden in the consignment note.

 

Section 615.- If a consignment note has been made, delivery can be obtained only on its surrender or on proper security being given by the consignee.

 

Section 616.- The carrier is liable for any loss, damage or delay in delivery of the goods entrusted to him, unless he proves that the loss, damage or delay is caused by force majeure or by the nature of the goods, or by the fault of the sender or consignee.

 

Section 617.- The carrier is liable for loss, damage or delay caused by the fault of the other carriers or persons to whom he entrusted the goods.

 

Section 618.- If the goods were transported by several carriers, they are jointly liable for loss, damage or delay.

 

Section 619.- If the goods are of dangerous nature or are likely to cause injury to persons or property, the sender must declare their nature before making the contract of carriage, failing which he shall be liable for any injury caused by them.

 

Section 620.- The carrier is not liable for specie, currency notes, bank notes, bills, bonds, shares, debentures, warrants, jewels and other valuables, unless he is given notice of the value or nature of such goods when they are delivered to him.

If their value is declared, the liability of the carrier is limited to such declared value.