California · Civil Code
CIV §2197: (a) Liability for storage or equipment rental charges assessed against a motor carrier by a railroad or steamship company shall be as follows if the charges arise out of a delay caused by the consigno
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(a) Liability for storage or equipment rental charges assessed against a motor carrier by a railroad or steamship company shall be as follows if the charges arise out of a delay caused by the consignor or consignee of the freight: (1) The consignor is liable to the motor carrier for the charges if the consignor caused the delay. (2) The consignee is liable to the motor carrier for the charges if the consignee caused the delay. (b) Nothing in this section shall affect the rights, duties, and obligations between a railroad or steamship company and a motor carrier.
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