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2.

(c)

(d)

delineation of rights and responsibilities of a consignor and consignee (Articles 10-16);

unification of the rules concerning the

liability of the air carrier (Articles

17-25) -

i) the liability is based on the carrier's

fault;

11)

the burden of proof lies on the

carrier.

Не is liable

for passenger injury and property damage unless he can

prove that the fault does not rest on

him or his agents;

iii) the

iv)

of

amount of liability is limited. The

limits are set at 125,000 francs for

each passenger, 250 francs per kilogram luggage and goods and 5,000 francs

for objects which the passenger takes charge or himself. These sums may be converted into any national currency in round figures;

in case of "wilful misconduct" of the

carrier, the limit of liability does not

apply;

(e) unification

of

the

jurisdiction i

rules concerning

determination of the courts

before which an action for damages may be

+

brought (Artigle 28); and

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