Which of the following is true of the transportation of goods through a common carrier?

A) The carrier is not liable for damage due to the inherent nature of the goods, such as decay of vegetables.
B) A common carrier is exempted from liability in the incidence of fire even if the incidence was caused due to the carrier's negligence.
C) The initial carrier is not liable for a common carrier loss occurring on the line of a connecting carrier.
D) The carrier's high degree of liability lasts until the goods are picked up by a consignee after being transported.


A

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