Carriers Act 1830
Carriers Act 1830 (1830 c. 68)
- Carriers Act 1830 (1830 c. 68)
- [1.] Mail contractors, coach proprietors, and carriers not to be liable for loss of certain goods above the value of 10l.,unless they are delivered as such, and increased charge accepted.
- 2 When any parcel shall be so delivered, an increased rate of charge may be demanded. Notice of the same to be affixed in offices or warehouses.
- 3 Carriers to give receipts, acknowledging increased rate. In case of neglect to give receipt or affix notice, the party not to be entitled to benefit of this Act.
- 4 Publication of notices not to limit the liability of proprietors, &c., in respect of any other goods conveyed.
- 5 Every office used to be deemed a receiving house; and any one coach proprietor or carrier shall be liable to be sued. Action not to abate for nonjoinder of co-proprietors.
- 6 Not to affect contracts.
- 7 Parties entitled to damages for loss may also recover back extra charges.
- 8 Nothing herein to protect felonious acts.
- 9 Coach proprietors and carriers liable only to such damages as are proved.
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