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Nov 23, 2015 maritime law charter party common carrier private carrier liability subrogation

Charter Party Agreements: How They Determine Carrier Status in Maritime Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how time charter parties can convert common carriers into private carriers, affecting liability.

Apr 9, 2003 common carrier insurance law shipping civil code limited liability philippine supreme court

Defining Common Carriers When A Limited Clientele Doesnt Equal Private Carriage

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a shipping firm with a limited clientele can still be a common carrier under the Civil Code.

Aug 6, 2002 common carrier private carrier contract of carriage cargo damage civil code negligence

Private vs Common Carriers: Who Bears Liability for Damaged Cargo?

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a trucking company is a private carrier and how liability for damaged cargo is determined.

Dec 12, 1997 common carriers private carriers cargo damage liability philippine law carriage of goods

Private vs Common Carriers: Understanding Liability for Cargo Damage in the Philippines

Philippine law distinguishes private from common carriers, affecting liability for cargo damage. Learn the rules and practical implications.