Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs - 47 USC Section 217

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01/19/04

Sec. 217. Agents' acts and omissions; liability of carrier

      In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the
    act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person
    acting for or employed by any common carrier or user, acting within
    the scope of his employment, shall in every case be also deemed to
    be the act, omission, or failure of such carrier or user as well as
    that of the person.

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