1. Where an obstacle prevents the commencement of carriage, or if the carriage is disrupted during its execution, or if the consignee fails to appear to receive the item carried, or if he appears but abstains form paying the freightage or expenses due, the carrier shall notify the consignor accordingly and seek further instructions. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article (294) above, the carrier shall implement the instructions received by him from the consignor, even if he fails to return a copy of the bill of lading given to him by the carrier. 2. Where the consignor fails to issue instructions in a timely manner, the carrier may appeal the court to state the condition of the item and to authorize him to store it with a trustee for the account of the consignor and at the consignor's liability. 3. Where the item is perishable or subject to the declination of value, or where its maintenance costs are exorbitant, the court may order to be sold in the manner specified by it and the price shall be deposited in the court treasury for the account of the persons concerned.
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