DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS 1427-3273.91›PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS 1738-3273.91›TITLE 7. CARRIAGE 2085-2218›CHAPTER 5. Common Carriers 2168.-2212›ARTICLE 3. Common Carriers of Property 2194-2205

§ [2196.]

California Civil Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

Section Twenty-one Hundred and Ninety-six. A common carrier is liable for delay only when it is caused by his want of ordinary care and diligence.

(Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 612.)

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