ARTICLE 4. Freightage

Article 4 enacted 1872.

§§ 2136–2144 · 9 sections

• § 2136 A carrier may require his freightage to be paid upon his receiving the freight; but if he does not demand it then, he cannot until he is ready to deliver the…
• § 2137 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,…
• § 2138 The consignee of freight is liable for the freightage, if he accepts the freight with notice of the intention of the consignor that he should pay it.
• § 2139 No freightage can be charged upon the natural increase of freight.
• § 2140 If freightage is apportioned by a bill of lading or other contract made between a consignor and carrier, the carrier is entitled to payment, according to the…
• § 2141 If a part of the freight is accepted by a consignee, without a specific objection that the rest is not delivered, the freightage must be apportioned and paid…
• § 2142 If a consignee voluntarily receives freight at a place short of the one appointed for delivery, the carrier is entitled to a just proportion of the freightage,…
• § 2143 If freight is carried further, or more expeditiously, than was agreed upon by the parties, the carrier is not entitled to additional compensation, and cannot…
• § 2144 A carrier has a lien for (a) freightage and for services rendered at request of shipper or consignee in and about the transportation of the property, (b) care…