In Order to Prove the Carrier's Liability Under COGSA in Court,the

question 44

Multiple Choice

In order to prove the carrier's liability under COGSA in court,the plaintiff must prove that the goods were loaded in a good condition and unloaded in a damaged condition or lost.This is usually done by:

• A) questioning the captain of the ship as to the condition of the goods.
• B) testimony from the shipper that the goods were in good condition when loaded into the container.
• C) producing a clean bill of lading as evidence.
• D) there is a rebuttable presumption that the goods were damaged when they were unloaded, and the carrier must prove that they were not.