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title: O.C.G.A. § 46-9-92. Liability of shipper for failing or refusing to accept cars; liability of shipper for failure or refusal to pay damages upon written demand therefor.
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# O.C.G.A. § 46-9-92. Liability of shipper for failing or refusing to accept cars; liability of shipper for failure or refusal to pay damages upon written demand therefor.

In the event the shipper fails or refuses to accept any suitable cars furnished in a timely manner pursuant to Code Section 46-9-90, he shall be liable to the railroad company for the sum of $10.00 per car and the cost of the first or initial icing in the event the same is iced. If the shipper fails or refuses to pay same within 30 days after written demand therefor, he shall be liable for $20.00 per car, together with the cost of icing.

## History

Ga. L. 1907, p. 84, § 3; Civil Code 1910, § 2776; Code 1933, § 18-316.