When the goods shipped on commission to be sold are in a clearly defective
condition, the agent must safeguard the rights of appeal against the carrier, have the damage
recorded, do his best to preserve the goods and notify the principal, without delay.
Failing that, he shall be liable for the damage caused by his own negligence.
When there is reason to fear that goods shipped on commissionfor sale willdeteriorate
quickly,andifthe interestofprincipal so requires,theagent has an obligation tosell them.
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In force from 15 December 2010
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