Jeannie Carelessly Packed Her Grandmother's Antique Glassware and Had It

question 26

Multiple Choice

Jeannie carelessly packed her grandmother's antique glassware and had it shipped to her 30-year-old daughter,Abby,via Common Freight Carriers.When the china arrived at Abby's house,most of the pieces were broken.As between Jeannie and Common Freight Carriers,who will bear the loss?

• A)Under the Carmack Amendment,Jeannie is liable for the loss if Common Freight Carriers shows it was not negligent and that the loss was caused by Jeannie's failure to wrap and pack the glassware properly.
• B)Under the Carmack Amendment,Common Freight Carriers is liable.A common carrier is strictly liable.
• C)Under the Carmack Amendment,Common Freight Carriers is liable because of its negligence in not inspecting Jeannie's packing job.
• D)Liability is governed by state statute and will depend on which state law will control.

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