2161-2162
CIVIL CODE
SECTION 2161-2162
2161. A carrier of messages for reward, other than by telegraph or
telephone, must deliver them at the place to which they are
addressed, or to the person for whom they are intended. Such carrier,
by telegraph or telephone, must deliver them at such place and to
such person, providedthe place of address, or the person for whom
they are intended, is within a distance of two miles from the main
office of the carrier in the city or town to which the messages are
transmitted, and the carrier is not required, in making the delivery,
to pay on his route toll or ferriage; but for any distance beyond
one mile from such office, compensation may be charged for a
messenger employed by the carrier.