Oklahoma § 66-86 - Must give notice of arrival of freight
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§ 66-86. Must give notice of arrival of freight
Such railroad companies shall within twenty-four (24) hours
after arrival of shipments give written notice by mail, or
otherwise, to consignees of the arrival of the shipments together
with the amount of freight charges thereon, and when goods or
freight in car load lots arrive, such notice shall contain the
number and initials of the car or cars, and if transferred in
transit, the number and the initials of the car or cars in which
originally shipped. Any railroad company failing to give said
notice shall forfeit and pay to the consignee or other party whose
interest is affected, the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) per car per day
or fraction of a day's delay, in all car load shipments, and one
cent ($0.01) per hundred pounds per day or fraction thereof on
freight in less than car load lots with minimum charge of five cents
($0.05) for any one package after the expiration of said twenty-four
(24) hours, together with all actual damages sustained thereby.
R.L. 1910, § 1416.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 66-86
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 66-86 cover?
Section 66-86 ("Must give notice of arrival of freight") 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.
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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