Common use of Concealed Damage Clause in Contracts

Concealed Damage. If concealed damage is discovered, notify the delivering carrier at once and request an inspection. This must be done within 15 calendar days of delivery. If the carrier will not perform the inspection, you should prepare an affidavit that you contacted them, noting the time and date, and that they failed to comply with your request. This, along with the other papers in your possession, will support the claim. Pending the results of your claim, the cost to repair or replace the item will be covered 1/3 by the carrier and 2/3 by Indiana Furniture for shipments less than a full truckload and 100% by Indiana Furniture for shipments of full truckloads.