common carriers by water
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From 76 U.S. 435 - The Maggie Hammond · 1869Most cited · 171 citing opinions
in the absence of any legislative provisions prescribing a different rule, are insurers of goods shipped, and are liable in all events and for every loss and damage, however, occasioned, unless it happens from the act of God or the public enemy, or by the act of the shipper, or from some other cause or accident expressly excepted in the bill of lading