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OBLIGATIONS 427
CHAPTER V
TRANSPORT
Section I
Provisions applicable to all means of transport
§ - 1 General provisions
605 A contract of transport is one by which one person
undertakes principally to carry another person or a thing from
one place to another.
606 A contract of transport is either onerous or gratuitous.
607 A gratuitous carrier assumes only an obligation of
prudence and diligence, except in the case set forth in Article
614 respecting the transport of persons.
608 A carrier is liable for damage resulting from delay,
unless he proves that he has acted with prudence and
diligence.
609 A carrier for hire who offers his services to the public
must carry all persons who request passage, and all goods
entrusted to him for transport, unless he has reasonable cause
for refusal.
610 A carrier may not exclude or limit his liability except to
the extent and under the conditions established by the
competent authority.
611 The client is bound to pay the fare and follow all
instructions given by the carrier in accordance with the law.
§ - 2 Provisions respecting transport of persons