California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 2173

A common carrier is entitled to a reasonable compensation and no more, which he may require to be paid in advance. If payment thereof is refused, he may refuse to carry.

Cite this section

Cal. Civ. Code § 2173 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/civ/division-3-obligations/part-4-obligations-arising-from-particular-transactions/title-7-carriage/chapter-5-common-carriers/article-1-common-carriers-in-general/section-2173

Other sections in Article 1 - Common Carriers in General

§ 2169§ 2170§ 2171§ 2173§ 2175§ 2178

This content is for reference, learning, and study purposes only. All legal text should be verified against the official California Legislative Information website, which is the authoritative source for California law. Data last processed: February 17, 2026.