Legal Opinion
Martin Imports v. Courier-Newsom Express, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided June 30, 1978No. 77-2012PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JAMESON, Senior District Judge.
Appellant, Martin Imports, brought this action under 49 U.S.C. § 20(11) to recover the value of 250 cases of wine which froze while in the custody of appellee, CourierNewsom Express, Inc., a motor common carrier. Following a non jury trial, the district court orally found in favor of appellant, and judgment was entered for appellant. Appellee filed a motion to alter and amend the findings of fact and conclusions of law. The court granted the motion and entered judgment in favor of appellee. We reverse.
Factual Background
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