Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.
Carrier
1. An individual or organization (such as a railroad or an airline) that transports passengers or goods for a fee.
Motor Carrier Act
A federal statute, originally enacted in 1935 (49 USCA §§ 502-507), subjecting commercial motor carriers of freight and passengers in interstate commerce to the regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission, now the U.S. Department of Transportation. ( The Act was repealed in the 1980s.
carrier's lien
A carrier's right to retain possession of cargo until the owner of the cargo pays its shipping costs.
common carrier
A carrier that is required by law to transport passengers or freight, without refusal, if the approved fare or charge is paid. - Also termed public carrier."[A] 'common carrier' is bound to take all goods of the kind which he usually carries, unless his conveyance is full, or the goods be specially dangerous; but may charge different rates to different customers." Thomas E. Holland, The Elements of Jurisprudence 299(13th ed 1924)
contract carrier
See private carrier under CARRIER.
local-exchange carrier
Telecommunications law. An entity that provides telephone service, usu. on a local basis, through a local-exchange network. 47 USCA § 153(26). - Abbr. LEC. See LOCAL-EXCHANGE NETWORK.
marine carrier
A carrier operating on navigable waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
private carrier
A carrier that is not bound to accept business from the general public and is therefore not considered a common carrier. - Also termed contract carrier.
public carrier
See common carrier under CARRIER.