South Carolina § 58-17-2220 - Merchandise must be promptly forwarded according to directions.

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§ 58-17-2220. Merchandise must be promptly forwarded according to directions.

Every railroad corporation shall promptly forward merchandise consigned or directed to be sent over another road connecting with its road according to the directions contained thereon or accompanying such merchandise and shall not receive and forward over its road any merchandise consigned, ordered or expressly directed to be received and forwarded by a different route.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 58-1102; 1952 Code SECTION 58-1102; 1942 Code SECTION 8427; 1932 Code SECTION 8427; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4975; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3277; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2177; G. S. 1514; R. S. 1721; 1881 (17) 832.

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Reweighing Coal or Other Articles Delivered in Carload Lots; Scales

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 58-17-2220 ("Merchandise must be promptly forwarded according to directions.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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