https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470883 Qualified bills of lading stating that weight, contents and value are unknown bind the carrier as to the acknowledged number of bags, but do not establish the weight or contents shipped. Recovery for an alleged weight shortage requires proof of the loaded weight, carrier default, and liability under the charterparty. Where the charterparty allocates loading, stowage and discharge risks to the charterer and survey evidence shows no tampering or improper stowage, the shipowner's exposure is limited by the contractual terms. Shortages discovered after discharge may arise while goods are ashore and outside carrier custody. An operating manager acting solely as the shipowner's agent is not personally liable without a separate contractual or statutory basis. Survey charges require an established carrier-related necessity. en-us Fri, 07 Aug 1981 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:45:56 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470883 Qualified bills of lading stating that weight, contents and value are unknown bind the carrier as to the acknowledged number of bags, but do not establish the weight or contents shipped. Recovery for an alleged weight shortage requires proof of the loaded weight, carrier default, and liability under the charterparty. Where the charterparty allocates loading, stowage and discharge risks to the charterer and survey evidence shows no tampering or improper stowage, the shipowner's exposure is limited by the contractual terms. Shortages discovered after discharge may arise while goods are ashore and outside carrier custody. An operating manager acting solely as the shipowner's agent is not personally liable without a separate contractual or statutory basis. Survey charges require an established carrier-related necessity. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 07 Aug 1981 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470883