Translation:Shulchan Aruch/Choshen Mishpat/186

Paragraph 1- If one took vessels from a craftsman to send to his father-in-law’s home and tells the craftsman that if they accept the vessel from me I will pay for them but if not I will pay you a small amount, and an unavoidable accident occurred on the way to his father-in-law, he would be liable. If the accident occurred on the return he would be exempt. If the items were stolen or misplaced, however, he would be liable.

Paragraph 2- If he took vessels to sell them and said to the craftsman that if they sell in such and such place or by such and such time he would pay such and such amount, but if they do not sell he will return the items, and an unavoidable accident occurred, he would be required to pay, whether it occurred on the way to the location or on the return. There are those who say that this is only true for items that have many purchasers and he is able to sell immediately for the set price but he is looking to sell for more so he can turn a profit, because otherwise he would be exempt from paying for any unavoidable accident, and would only be required to pay for theft and loss like a broker. If the owner set a price and said any profit from this would be divided, he would only have the status of a broker and would not be required to pay for an unavoidable accident.