SECTION 14

1- When the carrier and the consignee agree on the condition of the goods at the time of delivery, they may draft a joint written statement. In such a case, evidence contradicting the result of this statement shall only be admissible in the case of loss or damage which is not apparent and provided that the consignee has duly sent a written notice mentioning the nature of the loss or damage to the carrier within seven days following the drafting of such joint statement, Sundays and public holidays excepted. 2- When there is no joint written statement on the condition of the goods at the time of delivery, the consignee shall send to the carrier a written notice indicating the nature of the loss or damage: a) not later than on the first business day following delivery in the case of apparent loss or damage; or b) within seven days following the time of delivery, Sundays and public holidays excepted, in the case of loss or damage which is not apparent. 3- Failing a notice within the aforesaid time-limits, it shall be presumed that the goods were received in the condition described in the consignment note. Written indication of the loss or damage on the consignment note or on any other carriage documents at the time of delivery fulfils the notice requirements provided in this paragraph. 4- No compensation shall be payable for delay in delivery unless a written notice has been sent to the carrier, within twenty-one days following the date of the notice of arrival of the goods at the place designated for delivery, or, where applicable, the date of the arrival of the goods at the place of residence or place of business of the consignee where the goods are to be delivered there. Payment of the charges shown to be due on the consignment note