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carrier :: legal definition


Carrier - n. in general, any person or business which transports property or people by any means of conveyance (truck, auto, taxi, bus, airplane, railroad, ship), almost always for a charge. The carrier is the transportation system and not the owner or operator of the system. There are two types of carriers: common carrier (in the regular business or a public utility of transportation) and a private carrier (a party not in the business, which agrees to make a delivery or carry a passenger in a specific instance). Common carriers are regulated by states and by the Interstate Commerce Commission if they cross state lines.

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Related Law Terms

common carrier :: n. an individual, a company or a public utility (l ... -time-only event. See also: carrier
common law :: n. the traditional unwritten law of England, based ... plied without reference to statute.
corporation :: n. an organization formed with state governmental ... ation public corporation securities
count :: n. each separate statement in a complaint which st ... also: cause of action common counts
d.b.a. :: n. short for "doing business as," when a person or ... that is registered with the state.
doing business :: v. carrying on the normal activities of a corporat ... oration operating within the state.
eminent domain :: n. the power of a governmental entity (federal, st ... ngs. See also: condemn condemnation
equity :: n. 1) a venerable group of rights and procedures t ... ry enjoin equitable injunction writ
foreign corporation :: n. a corporation which is incorporated under the l ... tate or Whoopee's designated agent.
grandfather clause :: n. 1) a clause in a statute or zoning ordinance (p ... Such laws are now unconstitutional.
hearsay rule :: n. the basic rule that testimony or documents whic ... interest dying declaration hearsay
incorporate :: v. 1) to obtain an official charter or articles of ... te by reference incorporation stock
jury :: n. one of the remarkable innovations of the Englis ... hallenge sequester venire voir dire
justice of the peace :: (JP) n. a judge who handles minor legal matters su ... ersons to qualify by taking a test.
law :: n. 1) any system of regulations to govern the cond ... um maritime law natural law statute
limited partnership :: n. a special type of partnership which is very com ... mited liability partner partnership
Mann Act :: n. a federal statute making it a crime to transpor ... is five years in a federal prison.
mortgage :: n. a document in which the owner pledges his/her/i ... losure notice of default trust deed
negligence :: n. failure to exercise the care toward others whic ... gence per se res ipsa loquitur tort
partnership :: n. a business enterprise entered into for profit w ... partnership partner silent partner
passenger :: n. a rider who has paid a fare on a train, bus, ai ... also: common carrier guest statute
private carrier :: n. one who provides transportation or delivery of ... also: common carrier guest statute
property :: n. anything that is owned by a person or entity. P ... rty real property separate property
standing :: n. the right to file a lawsuit or file a petition ... so: actual controversy jurisdiction

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C.I.F. :: n. the total of cost, insurance and freight charge ... aid on goods purchased and shipped.
calendar :: 1) n. the list of cases to be called for trial bef ... clerk of the court calendars cases.
calendar call :: n. the hearing at which a case is set for trial. ... g at which a case is set for trial.
call :: n. the demand by a corporation that a stockholder ... assessment on shares already owned.
calumny :: n. the intentional and generally vicious false acc ... 's reputation. See also: defamation
cancel :: v. to cross out, annul, destroy, void and/or resci ... g, so that it cannot be used again.
cancellation :: cancel ... cancel
caning :: n. a punishment for crimes employed in certain Asi ... last century in the United States.
canon law :: n. laws and regulations over ecclesiastical (churc ... nduct with no religious connection.
cap :: n. slang for maximum, as the most interest that ca ... "adjustable rate" promissory note.
capital :: 1) n. from Latin for caput, meaning "head," the ba ... count capital assets stock in trade
capital account :: n. the record which lists all basic assets of a bu ... or the alleged value of good will.
capital assets :: n. equipment, property, and funds owned by a busin ... . See also: capital capital account
capital expenditure :: n. payment by a business for basic assets such as ... y intended to improve productivity.
capital gains :: n. the difference between the sales price and the ... so: basis delayed exchange exchange
capital investment :: capital expenditure ... capital expenditure
capital offense :: n. any criminal charge which is punishable by the ... . See also: bail capital punishment
capital punishment :: n. execution (death) for a capital offense. The U. ... or death. See also: capital offense
capital stock :: n. the original amount paid by investors into a co ... price. See also: corporation stock
capitalization :: n. 1) the act of counting anticipated earnings and ... for conversion into capital assets.