Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CIVIL LAW (WRONGS) ACT 2002 - SECT 164

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (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.

    (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