Explicit is the rule under Article 1736 of the Civil Code that the extraordinary responsibility of the

common carrier begins from the time the goods are delivered to the carrier. This responsibility
remains in full force and effect even when they are temporarily unloaded or stored in transit, unless
the shipper or owner exercises the right of stoppage in transitu, 29 and terminates only after the lapse
of a reasonable time for the acceptance, of the goods by the consignee or such other person entitled
to receive them. 30 And, there is delivery to the carrier when the goods are ready for and have been
placed in the exclusive possession, custody and control of the carrier for the purpose of their
immediate transportation and the carrier has accepted them. 31 Where such a delivery has thus been
accepted by the carrier, the liability of the common carrier commences eo instanti. 32