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

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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.

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