If goods are being shipped by a common carrier trucking company,and the truck is hijacked by an armed robber and the shipment is destroyed,the common carrier will be liable for the loss of the goods because the "acts of a public enemy" exception does not apply in this situation.

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The "acts of a public enemy" exception only applies to situations where the loss of goods is due to an act of war, rebellion, or piracy. In the case of a hijacking by an armed robber, this exception does not apply, and the common carrier will be liable for the loss of the goods.

If Goods Are Being Shipped by a Common Carrier Trucking