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Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002
164Liability of carriers for certain animals
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164 Liability of carriers for certain animals
(a) an animal is given to a common carrier for transport; and
(b) the animal is worth more than the default value.
(2) The common carrier is not liable for more than the default value for
the loss of, or damage to, the animal.
Liability of common carriers for certain animals Division 11.2.4
(3) However, subsection (2) does not apply if—
(a) at or before the time the animal is given to the carrier for
transport, the person giving the animal declares the value of the
animal; and
(b) the person giving the animal pays, or agrees to pay, any
increased charge mentioned in section 165 (1) that is asked for
by the carrier for the transport of the animal; and
(c) the carrier receives the animal for transport.
Table 164 Default value for certain animals
column 1
item
column 2
animal
column 3
amount per animal
1 horse $100
2 cattle $30
3 sheep $4
4 pig $4