Article 186 of Commercial Code

1 - If carriage stops during its performance, or the consignee does not appear to take delivery of the thing at the time specified by the carrier, or appears and refuses to take delivery of it or to pay the freight and expenses, the carrier must notify the consignor thereof and request his instructions. 2 - If the consignor delays communicating his instructions to the carrier in good time, the carrier may request the judge of urgent matters to appoint an expert to establish the condition of the thing and authorize him to deposit it with a custodian for the consignor's account and at his risk. 3 - If the thing is exposed to destruction and damage or diminution in value, or its preservation requires exorbitant expenses, the judge shall order its sale in the manner he specifies and the deposit of the proceeds in the court treasury for the account of the persons concerned. The judge may, where necessary, order the sale of all or part of the thing to the extent sufficient to pay the amounts due to the carrier.