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Louisiana Civil Code Tit. VII, Art. 2616. Things in transit, risk of loss

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When the contract requires the seller to ship the things through a carrier, but does not require him to deliver the things at any particular destination, the risk of loss is transferred to the buyer upon delivery of the things to the carrier, regardless of the form of the bill of lading.

When the contract of sale requires the seller to deliver the things at a particular destination, the risk of loss is transferred to the buyer when the things, while in possession of the carrier, are duly tendered to the buyer at the place of destination.

When the parties incorporate well established commercial symbols into their contract, the risk of loss is transferred in accordance with the customary understanding of such symbols.

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Civil Code Tit. VII, Art. 2616. Things in transit, risk of loss - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/civil-code/la-civ-code-tit-vii-art-2616/


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