Civ. Code, § [2196.] · Article 3. Common Carriers of Property

Civ. Code, § [2196.]

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Section Twenty-one Hundred and Ninety-six. A common carrier is liable for delay only when it is caused by his want of ordinary care and diligence.

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History

Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 612.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&sectionNum=[2196.].
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