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Carriers Act 1830
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[1.]. Mail contractors, coach proprietors, and carriers not to be liable for loss of certain goods above the value of 10l.,unless they are delivered as such, and increased charge accepted.
2. When any parcel shall be so delivered, an increased rate of charge may be demanded. Notice of the same to be affixed in offices or warehouses.
3. Carriers to give receipts, acknowledging increased rate. In case of neglect to give receipt or affix notice, the party not to be entitled to benefit of this Act.
4. Publication of notices not to limit the liability of proprietors, &c., in respect of any other goods conveyed.
5. Every office used to be deemed a receiving house; and any one coach proprietor or carrier shall be liable to be sued. Action not to abate for nonjoinder of co-proprietors.
7. Parties entitled to damages for loss may also recover back extra charges.
9. Coach proprietors and carriers liable only to such damages as are proved.
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