Civil Code Article 661
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.
The forwarding agent is liable for any loss, damage or delay in the delivery of the goods entrusted to him, except he can prove that he has not failed to exercise due care in the reception and custody of the goods, in the selection of the carrier, in the delivery at the destination and in all other matters connected with the transportation.
中文原文 民法第661條
承攬運送人，對於託運物品之喪失、毀損或遲到，應負責任。
但能證明其於物品之接收保管、運送人之選定、在目的地之交付，及其他與承攬運送有關之事項，未怠於注意者，不在此限。
但能證明其於物品之接收保管、運送人之選定、在目的地之交付，及其他與承攬運送有關之事項，未怠於注意者，不在此限。