Every common carrier doing business in this State shall, if notice be given it that prompt shipment is required, transport to its destination all freight received by it for transportation within this State within a reasonable time after receipt thereof, to wit: Between points not over one hundred miles apart, seventy-two hours; between points over one hundred and not over two hundred miles apart, ninety-six hours and between points over two hundred miles apart, one hundred and twenty hours. The nearest route by railroad shall be taken in each case as the distance between the points. When requested any such common carrier shall insert in the bill of lading the words "prompt shipment required," which shall be conclusive evidence of such notice and each such common carrier shall extend such notice to its connecting line or be liable for the consequences of its failure to do so.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 58-561; 1952 Code Section 58-561; 1942 Code Section 7160; 1932 Code Section 7160; Civ. C. '22 Section 3882; Civ. C. '12 Section 2568; 1904 (24) 671.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 58 - Public Utilities, Services and Carriers
Chapter 13 - Carriers Generally
Section 58-13-10. Opening or injuring package, parcel or baggage by employee of carrier unlawful.
Section 58-13-20. Wilful or reckless injury to baggage by baggage master unlawful.
Section 58-13-40. Certain provisions not applicable to water carriers.
Section 58-13-120. Penalty for failure to transport promptly.
Section 58-13-130. Carriers not liable for certain delays.
Section 58-13-140. Statement as to delays furnished on demand.
Section 58-13-230. Only one penalty recoverable on same cause.
Section 58-13-240. Connecting lines of common carriers defined and their liability fixed.
Section 58-13-250. Liability of connecting carriers; recovery from carriers actually responsible.
Section 58-13-260. Measure of damages for conversion of property by common carrier.
Section 58-13-270. Carriers denying liability shall return papers connected with claim.
Section 58-13-410. Lien of carriers on goods or chattels for carrying charges; enforcement.
Section 58-13-420. Notification of charges; delivery of freight on payment.
Section 58-13-430. Settlement of freight charges by common carriers.
Section 58-13-440. Time and place in which freight adjustments shall be made; liability of carrier.
Section 58-13-450. Returns and remittances on C. O. D. shipments.
Section 58-13-610. Public sale of unclaimed or refused freight.
Section 58-13-620. Perishable freight.
Section 58-13-640. Records of sales; disposition of surplus.
Section 58-13-710. "Explosive compound" defined.
Section 58-13-750. Magistrates may issue search warrants for explosive compound.
Section 58-13-760. Forfeiture of explosive compound after seizure.
Section 58-13-770. Action for damages for injury caused by explosive compound.
Section 58-13-910. Appointment of special officers or constables for protection of common carriers.
Section 58-13-920. Term and powers, duties and responsibilities of special officers or constables.