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# O.C.G.A. § 34-7-40. ‘‘Common carrier’’ defined.

As used in this article, the term ‘‘common carrier’’ shall include the receiver or receivers or other person or corporation charged with the duty of the management and operation of the business of a common carrier.

## History

Ga. L. 1909, p. 160, § 6; Civil Code 1910, § 2787; Code 1933, § 66-406.