City of Nome v. Alaska Steamship Co.

OPINION

PLUMMER, Chief Judge.

This action involves damage to a diesel engine which allegedly occurred while the engine was in the defendant’s possession in transit from Illinois to the City of Nome. The defendant, Alaska Steamship Company, received the engine at its dock in Seattle from Northern Pacific Railroad. There is a material issue of fact as to whether a bill of lading was issued at that time and, if so, whether it was issued to the primary rail carrier or the switching line. There is also a dispute as to whether the bill of lading, if issued, was issued before or after the ship sailed.

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