(a) In case of any overcharge on published or lawful rates, the person aggrieved may file with the agent of the company collecting or receiving greater compensation than the lawful rate a written demand, supported by a paid freight bill or duplicate thereof, for refund of overcharge, and a maximum period of 60 days from the date of filing shall be allowed each company to pay claims filed under this section.
Terms Used In Alabama Code 37-2-33
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) Any transportation company failing to refund such overcharges within the time allowed in subsection (a) shall forfeit to the party aggrieved the sum of $1.00 for each day’s delay in paying or satisfying said claim beyond the time allowed until such claim is paid, but the total forfeiture shall not exceed $100.00.(c) Actions for the recovery of the overcharge and the penalties provided may be embraced in the same complaint.
