Carriers Act, 1830

Money may be paid into court in all actions for loss of goods.

10. In all actions to be brought against any such mail contractor, stage coach proprietor, or other common carrier as aforesaid for the loss of or injury to any goods delivered to be carried, whether the value of such goods shall have been declared or not, it shall be lawful for the defendant or defendants to pay money into court in the same manner and with the same effect as money may be paid into court in any other action.

[S. 11 rep. 51 & 52 Vict. c. 57. (S.L.R.)]