§ 39-9-3. Railroads as common carriers — Articles transported by connecting lines.
Every railroad corporation shall be deemed a common carrier; and whenever two (2) or more railroads are connected within this state, the corporation running either of the railroads shall receive articles for transportation to any place on the line of either of the railroads so connected, and shall be liable as common carriers for the delivery of articles at the place. If any corporation shall become liable to pay any sum by reason of the neglect or misconduct of any other corporation, the corporation paying the sum may collect the sum of the corporation by reason of whose neglect or misconduct it became so liable.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 187, § 33; G.L. 1909, ch. 215, § 37; G.L. 1923, ch. 251, § 28; G.L. 1938, ch. 124, § 28; G.L. 1956, § 39-9-3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-9 - Railroad Rates and Service
Section 39-9-1. - Reasonable facilities and accommodations required.
Section 39-9-2. - Abandonment of stations — Seasonal stations.
Section 39-9-3. - Railroads as common carriers — Articles transported by connecting lines.
Section 39-9-4. - Charges for transfer of shipments to connecting line.
Section 39-9-5. - Services and facilities provided to other railroads.
Section 39-9-6. - Determination of terms for services and facilities to other railroads.
Section 39-9-7. - Award of commissioners to determine terms of services and facilities.
Section 39-9-8. - Tariffs for transportation of milk.
Section 39-9-9. - Fixing of rates for milk.
Section 39-9-10. - Forfeiture for failure to observe established rates for milk.
Section 39-9-11. - Baggage of passengers.
Section 39-9-12. - Certificates for excess fare paid on train.