A common carrier is liable, even in the cases excepted by the last section, if his want of ordinary care exposes the property to the cause of the loss.
Cal. Civ. Code § 2195
Common Carriers of Property
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Chubb Group of Insurance v. H.A. Transportation Systems, Inc. (2002)
Most recently applied in Chubb Group of Insurance v. H.A. Transportation Systems, Inc. (October 2002)
Amended by Stats. 1905, Ch. 455.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.