common carrier by land
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From 62 U.S. 7 - Propeller Niagara v. Cordes · 1858Most cited · 171 citing opinions
At common law, a carrier by land is in the nature of an insurer, and is bound to keep and carry the goods intrusted to his care safely, and is liable for all losses, and in all events, unless he can prove that the loss happened from the act of God, or the public enemy, or by the act of the owner of the goods.