Section 49-2-1 – Contract of carriage of messages.

49-2-1. Contract of carriage of messages. The contract of carriage is one for the conveyance of messages from one place to another. Source: SDC 1939, §8.0101; SL 1979, ch 307, §12.

Section 49-2-10 – Compensation of carrier.

49-2-10. Compensation of carrier. A common carrier is entitled to a reasonable compensation and no more. He may require payment in advance. If payment is refused, he may refuse to carry. Source: SDC 1939, §8.0805.

Section 49-2-11 – Rules governing carriers without reward.

49-2-11. Rules governing carriers without reward. Carriers without reward are subject to the same rules as employees without reward unless otherwise provided by statute. They must complete any undertaking they have commenced the same as if they had received reward, unless they restore the person or thing carried to as favorable position as before carriage […]

Section 49-2-12 – Eminent domain powers.

49-2-12. Eminent domain powers. A common carrier may exercise the right of eminent domain in acquiring right of way as prescribed by statute. Source: SDC 1939, §8.0801.

Section 49-2-2 – Common carrier of messages defined.

49-2-2. Common carrier of messages defined. Everyone who offers to the public to carry messages is a common carrier. Source: SDC 1939, §8.0801; SL 1979, ch 307, §13.

Section 49-2-4 – Duty of carrier to accept freight.

49-2-4. Duty of carrier to accept freight. A common carrier must, if able, accept and carry whatever is offered, at a reasonable time and place, of a kind that he undertakes or is accustomed to carry. Source: SDC 1939, §8.0802.

Section 49-2-6 – Preference to federal and state governments.

49-2-6. Preference to federal and state governments. A common carrier must always give a preference in time and may give a preference in price to the United States and to this state. Source: SDC 1939, §8.0804.

Section 49-2-7 – Contractual limitation of duties–General notice.

49-2-7. Contractual limitation of duties–General notice. The obligations of a common carrier cannot be limited by general notice on his part, but may be limited by special contract. Source: SDC 1939, §8.0806.

Section 49-2-9 – Disclaimer of liability–Willful, wanton, or fraudulent conduct.

49-2-9. Disclaimer of liability–Willful, wanton, or fraudulent conduct. A common carrier cannot be exonerated from liability for willful or wanton misconduct, fraud, or willful wrong of himself or his servant by any agreement made in anticipation thereof. Source: SDC 1939, §8.0807.