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carrier by railroad

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From 265 U.S. 425 - United States v. American Ry Express Co Southeastern Express Co · 1924Most cited · 1,494 citing opinions

The natural meaning of the term 'carrier by railroad' is one who operates a railroad, not one whose shipments are carried by a railroad.

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