California Civil Code ARTICLE 4 - Freightage

• Section 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...
• Section 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...
• Section 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...
• Section 2139.
  No freightage can be charged upon the natural increase of freight.(Enacted 1872.)
• Section 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...
• Section 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...
• Section 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...
• Section 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...
• Section 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...

Last modified: October 22, 2018