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§ 2137. — 2137. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 2137.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title7.
Part 4.TITLE 7. CARRIAGE
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Carriage of Property
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Freightage

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 2137. (2026).

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The consignor of freight is presumed to be liable for the freightage, but if the contract between him and the carrier provides that the consignee shall pay it, and the carrier allows the consignee to take the freight, he cannot afterwards recover the freightage from the consignor.

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Enacted 1872.
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