Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

Third party automobile carrier

I moved from TX to VA and hired a company to transport my car. I signed a Shipping Order for this company to transport my car. Unbeknownst to me, they contracted shipment to a 3rd party. I paid the transport company and the car was delivered. 6 Months later, I receive a letter from the 3rd party carrier that they have been unable to collect from the transport company I signed up with. Apparantly the transport company is out of business. I was informed they are taking me to small claims court to collect the $575. Am I liable and do I have to go back to TX to small claims court to settle this?


Asked on 2/26/04, 9:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Third party automobile carrier

Unfortunately, you are liable. Since you are both the shipper (consignor) and receiver (consignee) you are responsible to insure that the carrier of the goods gets paid. You can sue the transport company, or the individual doing business as the transport company if you can find who he may be, but that's probably a waste of time and money as well.

See if you can pay the bill and have the case dismissed before you have a judgment on your credit record.

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Answered on 2/26/04, 11:08 pm


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