# 42 Pa.C.S. § 8126: Common carriers not liable

> Pennsylvania · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C81_S8126

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 Pa.C.S. § 8126
- **Heading:** Common carriers not liable
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 42 / Chapter 81 / Section 8126

## Text

No common carrier or other person engaged in the business of forwarding or transporting tangible personal property shall be liable in attachment as garnishee or otherwise when such tangible personal property is in transit and at the time of service of process is beyond the limits of this Commonwealth without default, collusion or fraud on the part of such person.

## Nearby sections

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- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8103 Deficiency judgments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C81_S8103.md)
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- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8121 Scope of subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C81_S8121.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8122 Waiver of exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C81_S8122.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8123 General monetary exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C81_S8123.md)
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- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8125 Tangible personal property exhibited at international exhibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C81_S8125.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8126 Common carriers not liable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C81_S8126.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 8127 Personal earnings exempt from process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C81_S8127.md)
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