Title 45, RailroadsRelease 119-102

§57 Who Included in Term “common Carrier”

Title 45 › CHAPTER 2 — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO EMPLOYEES › § 57

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Treat receivers and other people or companies who run the carrier as common carriers.

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Title 45, §57

Railroads, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

The term “common carrier” as used in this chapter shall include the receiver or receivers or other persons or corporations charged with the duty of the management and operation of the business of a common carrier.

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Citation

45 U.S.C. § 57

Title 45, Railroads

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102