Civil Code Article 623
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
Claims for damages for loss, damage or delay in the transportation of goods are extinguished by prescription if not exercised within one year from the date of the ending of the transportation, or from the date when the ending of the transportation ought to have taken place.Claims for damages for injury or delay in the transportation of passengers are extinguished by prescription if not exercised within two years from the date of the ending of the transportation, or from the date when the ending of the transportation ought to have taken place.
中文原文 民法第623條
關於物品之運送，因喪失、毀損或遲到而生之賠償請求權，自運送終了，或應終了之時起，一年間不行使而消滅。
關於旅客之運送，因傷害或遲到而生之賠償請求權，自運送終了，或應終了之時起，二年間不行使而消滅。
關於旅客之運送，因傷害或遲到而生之賠償請求權，自運送終了，或應終了之時起，二年間不行使而消滅。