In which of the following circumstances would a common carrier be liable for damaged goods?
A)An act of God damaged the goods.
B)An act of vandalism damaged the goods.
C)An act of a public enemy damaged the goods.
D)An act of the person who shipped the goods damaged the goods.

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The common carrier is responsible for virtually any loss of or damage to the entrusted goods,unless the common carrier shows that the loss or damage was caused by one of the following: (1)an act of God, (2)an act of a public enemy, (3)an act or order of the government, (4)an act of the person who shipped the goods,and (5)the nature of the goods themselves.Therefore,the common carrier is liable if goods entrusted to it are stolen by some unknown person,but not if the goods are destroyed when the warehouse is damaged by a hurricane.

In Which of the Following Circumstances Would a Common Carrier