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Section 18: Liability of warehouseman for shortage or excess in goods stored

The Kerala Warehouses Act, 1960 (President's Act No.2 of 1960)State Act of Kerala · Act 2 of 1960

(1) If there is any excess in the goods stored in a warehouse by absorption of moisture or other causes, the Wclre­ hou~eman shall not be entitled thereto.

(2) If there 1s any shortage in the goods stor.ed in a ware• house by dryage or ot er causes, beyond the control oi the warehouseman, the warehouseman shall not be responsible therefor.

(3) In the event of a dispute arising as to whether such shortage or excess is due to dryage or absorption of moisture or 1s due to other causes beyond the control of the warehouse­ man, the matter shall be determined by arbitration.

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ActThe Kerala Warehouses Act, 1960 (President's Act No.2 of 1960)
Section18
Marginal noteLiability of warehouseman for shortage or excess in goods stored
JurisdictionState of Kerala
StatusIn force as published by the source

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