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This appeal relates to a claim for loss and/or damage to a shipment of machine
parts sought to be enforced by the consignee, Dole PH against the carrier,
Maritime Company of the PH under the COGSA.
The cargo was discharged unto Dole’s custody on Dec. 18, 1971
The claim for damages was filed by Dole on May 4, 1972
On June 11, 1973, plaintiff filed a complaint in CFI. Maritime then filed an answer
using the defense of prescription. Trial court then resolved the matter in favor of
Maritime. Hence this appeal.