Louisiana § RS 45:1099 - Freight loss or damage; suits; venue
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1099 — Freight loss or damage; suits; venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:1099. Freight loss or damage; suits; venue
Steamboats, railroads and other public carriers doing business in Louisiana shall pay at the point of delivery for all freight they may fail, refuse or neglect to deliver, and for all overcharges above the rate of freight contained in the bill of lading or contract, except for freight received in sealed cars from other roads outside of Louisiana.
They may be sued either in the courts at the point of delivery or in the courts at the point of shipment or in the courts of their domicile at the option of the party bringing suit for the recovery of all freight they may fail, refuse or neglect to deliver, or for all damages arising from such failure, refusal or neglect, or for all damages done to freight while in transit.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:1099
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1099 cover?
Section RS 45:1099 ("Freight loss or damage; suits; venue") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 45:1099?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1099" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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