Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) When cars have been delivered to the shipper as provided for by § 23-10-438, he or she shall have twenty-four (24) hours from 7:00 a.m. of the day following the receipt of the cars in which to load cars.
(b)(1) After the expiration of the free time as provided for in this section, he or she shall forfeit to the railroad company the sum of five dollars ($5.00) per car per day for each day he or she shall hold the car.
(2) If the cars are not used by the shipper within the free time allowed in this section and he or she refuses to pay the five dollars ($5.00) per day provided for in this section, the railroad company may recover the cars and will not be compelled to furnish the shipper any more cars until he or she has fully paid all delinquent damages.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-10-439. Perishable goods--Fines and penalties - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-23-public-utilities-and-regulated-industries/ar-code-sect-23-10-439/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)