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In the case of De Guzman vs. CA, the Supreme Court ruled that Ernesto Cendana, a truck owner, was not liable for the loss of 600 cartons of milk due to a hijacking incident, despite being classified as a common carrier. The Court determined that the robbery constituted force majeure, and Cendana had exercised extraordinary diligence in his operations. The ruling emphasized that common carriers can only be exempt from liability under specific circumstances outlined in the Civil Code.

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Herbert Esquibal

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