The defences and limits of liability（）in this bill of lading shall apply in any action against the carrier for loss of or damage to the goods whether the action be founded in contract or in tort.

The declaration made by the shipper，if embodied in the bill of lading，is（）evidence，but is not binding or conclusive on the carrier.

The original Bill of Lading，once signed by the Master，is NOT（）.

Any shipper can insist upon the bill of lading incorporating a statement as to（）of the goods.

The bill of lading is prima facie evidence（）the quantity of goods alleged to have been shipped has been shipped in fact.

The Bill of Lading is described as（）if the shipowners agree that the cargo were received on board in good condition.

If the indorsee of a bill of lading sells the goods and re-indorses the bill of lading，he ceases（）responsible for liabilities under the contract.

Higher compensation may be claimed only when，with the consent of the carrier，the value of the goods declared by the shipper which（）the limits laid down in this clause has been stated in this bill of lading.

The most accurate account of cargo on board will be found in the（）.

For many purposes possession of a bill of lading（）equivalent in law to possession of the goods.