Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1A inserted (21.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1312, art. 2(6), Sch.
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 1A inserted (21.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1312, art. 2(6), Sch.
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 1A inserted (21.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1312, art. 2(6), Sch.
F4(1)In the case of carriage to be performed by various succesive carriers and falling within the definition set out in the third paragraph of Article 1, each carrier who accepts passengers, baggage or cargo is subjected to the rules set out in this Convention, and is deemed to be one of the contracting parties to the contract of carriage in so far as the contract deals with that part of the carriage which is performed under his supervision.
(2)In the case of carriage of this nature, the passenger or his representative can take action only against the carrier who performed the carriage during which the accident or the delay occurred, save in the case where, by express agreement, the first carrier has assumed liability for the whole journey.
(3)As regards baggage or cargo, the passenger or consignor will have a right of action against the first carrier, and the passenger or consignee who is entitled to delivery will have a right of action against the last carrier, and further, each may take action against the carrier who performed the carriage during which the destruction, loss, damage or delay took place. These carriers will be jointly and severally liable to the passenger or to the consignor or consignee.]
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 1A inserted (21.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1312, art. 2(6), Sch.