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title: O.C.G.A. § 46-9-47. Fraud on carrier as to nature and value of goods.
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# O.C.G.A. § 46-9-47. Fraud on carrier as to nature and value of goods.

A carrier may require the nature and value of the goods delivered to him to be made known, and any fraudulent acts, sayings, or concealment by his customers will release him from liability.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2051; Code 1868, § 2054; Code 1873, § 2080; Code 1882, § 2080; Civil Code 1895, § 2290; Civil Code 1910, § 2744; Code 1933, § 18-309.