Carriers as such are bound to exercise ordinary diligence. Common carriers as such are bound to use extraordinary diligence, and in cases of loss the presumption of law is against them, and no excuse avails them unless the loss was occasioned by the act of God or the public enemies of the state.
History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 2038, 2039; Code 1868, §§ 2039, 2040; Code 1873, §§ 2065, 2066; Code 1882, §§ 2065, 2066; Civil Code 1895, §§ 2263, 2264; Civil Code 1910, §§ 2711, 2712; Code 1933, § 18-102.
Cross references.
Standard of care for carriers who issue bills of lading, § 11-7-309 .
Law reviews.
For annual survey on law of torts, see 43 Mercer L. Rev. 395 (1991).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation
Chapter 9 - Transportation of Freight and Passengers Generally
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 46-9-2. Power of Common Carrier to Limit Liability
§ 46-9-4. Liability of Common Carrier Corporation for Acts Committed Outside of Scope of Charter
§ 46-9-5. Limitation of Actions by Common Carriers for Recovery of Charges
§ 46-9-7. Time of Accrual of Actions Under Code Section 46-9-5
§ 46-9-8. Requiring Specific Bonding Company as Surety
§ 46-9-9. Right of Employee or Surety to Cancel Bond; Notice of Cancellation