California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 3 — Obligations, Part 4 — Obligations Arising from Particular Transactions, Title 7 — Carriage, Chapter 5 — Common Carriers, Article 4 — Common Carriers of Messages, Section 2209

Every person whose message is refused or postponed, contrary to the provisions of this Chapter, is entitled to recover from the carrier his actual damages, and fifty dollars in addition thereto.

Notes

Allows a person whose message is refused or postponed contrary to the chapter to recover actual damages from the carrier plus an additional $50. The recovery is available when the carrier’s refusal or postponement violates the chapter, and the $50 amount is added to the person’s actual damages.

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