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F1F2(1)

The air waybill or the receipt for the cargo isprima facie evidence of the conclusion of the contract, of the acceptance of the cargo and of the conditions of carriage mentioned therein.

(2)

Any statements in the air waybill or the receipt for the cargo relating to the weight, dimensions and packing of the cargo, as well as those relating to the number of packages, areprima facie evidence of the facts stated; those relating to the quantity, volume and condition of the cargo do not constitute evidence against the carrier except so far as they both have been, and are stated in the air waybill to have been, checked by him in the presence of the consignor, or relate to the apparent condition of the cargo.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Sch. 1A inserted (21.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1312, art. 2(6), Sch.

F2

Sch. 1A inserted (21.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1312, art. 2(6), Sch.

Notes on Part 1

Textual amendments

F2

Sch. 1A inserted (21.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1312, art. 2(6), Sch.

Notes on Chapter Article 11

Textual amendments

F2

Sch. 1A inserted (21.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1312, art. 2(6), Sch.