In all cases the railroad company delivering freight to a consignee shall be required to settle its freight charges according to the contract as set forth in the bill of lading from the shipping point and no such company shall retain the article of freight after the consignee offers and is ready and willing to comply with the terms of such bill of lading.
S.C. Code Ann. § 58-17-2080
Consignee may require settlement according to contract
1962 Code SECTION 58-1089; 1952 Code SECTION 58-1089; 1942 Code SECTION 8301; 1932 Code SECTION 8301; Civ
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