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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 4§ 2139 Freight Increase Charge Prohibition

§ 2139 Freight Increase Charge Prohibition

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§ 2139 Freight Increase Charge Prohibition

You can't add extra charges just because the weight of the freight goes up naturally.

Key Takeaways

  • •No extra fees for natural weight growth of freight
  • •Charges must match the original agreed price
  • •Applies to any freight that increases in weight on its own

Example

A farmer ships a load of wheat that gets heavier as it grows in the field before shipping.

The carrier must charge the original rate and cannot bill extra for the extra weight that happened naturally.

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§ 2139 Freight Increase Charge Prohibition

No freightage can be charged upon the natural increase of freight.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 2136 Freight Payment Timing Rules
  • § 2137 Freight Payment Liability Rules
  • § 2138 Consignee Freight Payment Liability
  • § 2140 Freight Payment Apportionment
  • § 2141 Freight Payment For Partial Delivery

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 2139.
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