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Under a Contract of Carriage, Bravo Shipping Promised to Deliver

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Under a contract of carriage, Bravo Shipping promised to deliver Alpha Manufacturing's widget from Vancouver to Miami.That contract was subject to the Hague Rules and a Himalaya Clause.A stevedore hired by Bravo negligently damaged the widget during the journey.The damage is valued at $25 000.Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?


A) Alpha is not entitled to receive $25 000 from either Bravo or the stevedore.
B) Although Bravo effectively enjoys the benefit of an exclusion clause, Alpha is entitled to receive $25 000 from the stevedore.
C) Although Bravo is not liable, Alpha is entitled to receive $25 000 from Bravo's insurance company.
D) As a result of the Hague Rules, Bravo and the stevedore are jointly and severally liable for Alpha's loss.
E) Alpha is entitled to receive $25 000 from the stevedore unless Bravo assigns its rights to that stevedore.

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