RESPONSIBILITY FOR FILING CLAIM - 3864

Whoever owns the freight while in transit has the responsibility for filing claims for loss and damage. Unless the purchase contract states otherwise, the F.O.B. point governs the transfer of title. Therefore, for goods purchased under "F.O.B. Destination" or "F.O.B. Delivered," the shipper or vendor must file the claim against the carrier for loss or damage. If the F.O.B. point is other than destination, the receiving agency owns the goods while in transit and must file any claims.