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While it is true that common carriers In the case before us, we find that
are not obligated by law to carry and to a delay in the delivery of the goods
deliver merchandise, and persons are spanning a period of two (2) months
not vested with the right to prompt and seven (7) days falls was beyond the
delivery, unless such common carriers realm of reasonableness. Described as
previously assume the obligation to gelatin capsules for use in pharmaceutical
deliver at a given date or time, delivery products, subject shipment was delivered to,
of shipment or cargo should at least be and left in, the possession and custody of
made within a reasonable time. petitioner-carrier for transport to Manila via
Oakland, California. But through petitioner's
In Saludo, Jr. v. Court of Appeals (207 SCRA negligence was mishipped to Richmond,
498 [1992]) this Court held: Virginia.