carrier of livestock

carrier of livestock
A common carrier of goods which transports livestock is as to the latter property also a common carrier, but in some states carriers of livestock are not regarded as common carriers unless they have expressly assumed the responsibilities of common carriers by special contract. 13 Am J2d Car § 346.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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