Selected issues of the postal operator’s liability for non-performance or inadequate performance of domestic postal service concerning the carriage of goods with reference to the carrier’s liability

Abstract

The article presents the principles of postal operator’s liability for nonperformance or inadequate performance of postal services concerning the carriage of goods. The analysis of regulations of the Postal Law Act was made with reference to the Transport Law Act, which is the basic legal act concerning transport of goods in domestic traffic. The author indicates similarities and discrepancies between these regulations. In conclusion, the author states that it is necessary to strive for unification of the regulation concerning carrier’s and postal operator’s liability for damage in the transported goods.