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Jan 26, 2011 commercial-law consignee-liability freight-charges contract-of-service bills-of-lading philippine-law

Consignee Liability for Freight Charges: Lessons from International Freeport Traders v. Danzas

When does a consignee become liable for freight and storage charges? The Supreme Court explains in this Philippine case.

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.

Jun 16, 1997 contract-law build-operate-transfer commission-on-audit quantum-meruit government-procurement accountability

Freight Charges and Estoppel: Understanding Contractual Obligations in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies BOT turnover obligations, quantum meruit, and liability for irregular government disbursements in COA disallowance case.