Oklahoma § 13-131 - Liability for loss or injury - Exceptions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 13-131 — Liability for loss or injury - Exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-131. Liability for loss or injury - Exceptions
Unless the consignor accompanies the freight and retains
exclusive control thereof, a common carrier of property is liable,
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 13. Common Carriers
from the time that he accepts until he relieves himself from
liability as hereinafter provided, for the loss or injury thereof
from any cause whatever, except:
1. An inherent defect, vice or weakness, or a spontaneous
action, of the property itself.
2. The act of a public enemy of the United States, or of this
state.
3. The act of the law; or,
4. Any irresistible superhuman cause.
R.L. 1910, § 815.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 13-131
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 13-131 cover?
Section 13-131 ("Liability for loss or injury - Exceptions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 13-131?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 13-131 apply to my situation?
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