South Dakota Statutes

§ 49-16A-32 — Railroad responsible for agents' acts.

South Dakota § 49-16A-32

JurisdictionSouth Dakota

Title 49PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Ch. 49-16AINTRASTATE RAILROAD REGULATION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 49-16A-32 (2026).

Text

A railroad, operating as a common carrier, is absolutely responsible for the acts of its agents while acting in the scope of their agency when transporting freight.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 52.0246; SDCL, § 49-5-28; SL 1980, ch 322, § 32.

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