Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

Showing 1–1 of 1 articles for “freight charges”

Sort:Newest Oldest

Dec 17, 2009 bill of lading consignee liability freight charges contract of carriage shipping law

When Is a Consignee Liable for Freight? The MOF v. Shin Yang Rule

A consignee named in a bill of lading is not automatically liable for freight charges. The Supreme Court explains when liability attaches.