American Railway Express Co. v. Dubois Bros.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages; from city court of Savannah — Judge Freeman. January 28, 1921.
1Opinion of the CourtStephens, J.
1. “ Where a consignee of freight refuses to receive goods, on account of damage done to them in the hands of the common carrier, and the goods are subsequently thrown back on the hands of the consignor, the latter has a right to bring an action for such damages against the carrier.” Savannah, Florida & W. R. Co. v. Commercial Guano Co., 103 Ga. 590 (30 S. E. 555).
2. “ Where in a suit by a shipper against a common carrier for loss or damage to goods in transit it appears from the evidence that some of the goods were not totally damaged or destroyed, but were of some value, .and the evidence…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Savannah, Florida & Western Railway Co. v. Commercial Guano Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1898
- Southern Express Co. v. BassCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1920
3Cited by2 opinions
- Collins & Glennville Railroad v. BeasleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1926
- Southern Railway Co. v. BlackCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1936