North Dakota § 8-09-08 - Carriers cannot limit common-law liability
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 8-09-08 — Carriers cannot limit common-law liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-09-08. Carriers cannot limit common-law liability
Whenever any property is received by any common carrier to be transported from one place to another within this state, it is unlawful for the carrier to limit in any way, except as stated in the common carrier's classification schedule, the common carrier's common-law liability with reference to such property while in the common carrier's custody as a common carrier. Such liability must include the absolute responsibility of the common carrier for the acts of the common carrier's agents in relation to such property.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 8-09-08
What does North Dakota Century Code § 8-09-08 cover?
Section 8-09-08 ("Carriers cannot limit common-law liability") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 8-09-08?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 8-09-08 apply to my situation?
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