Cap. 13 Art. 458Where quality of goods is not truly stated.

(1) In cases where the quality of the goods has not been truly described in the bill of lading, if the goods are found to be of greater value than that stated, they shall, if saved, contribute according to their valuation; but, if lost, they shall be paid for according to the quality as stated in the bill of lading.

(2) If the goods are found to be of an inferior quality to that stated in the bill of lading, they shall, if saved, contribute on the basis of the quality shown in the bill of lading, but, if jettisoned or damaged, they shall be paid for according to their value.