Statute · California Civil Code
Cal. Civ. Code § 2197.5 — Common Carriers of Property
Cal. Civ. Code § 2197.5
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Civil Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 1993-01-01
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
(a) In addition to the liability established by Section 2197, the consignee is liable to the motor carrier for the charges if the freight is shipped prepaid and the delay was caused by either the consignor or the consignee.
Citator
Cal. Civ. Code § 2197.5 — Common Carriers of Property is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(a) In addition to the liability established by Section 2197, the consignee is liable to the motor carrier for the charges if the freight is shipped prepaid and the delay was caused by either the consignor or the consignee.
(b) Nothing in this section shall affect the rights, duties, and obligations between a railroad or steamship company and a motor carrier.