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PART D

Cargo claims

D.1 Introduction

The materials in relate mainly to claims against a carrier for loss of, or damage to, cargo. The English law materials deal with three issues: the extent of a carrier’s obligations, the right to sue the carrier under a bill of lading (or certain other documents) for breach of those obligations, and the evidential value of a bill of lading. Certain legislation of the United States is also set out in this Part, for reasons noted below.

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