Harry Meyers Co. v. Cunard Steamship Co.

This is a case tried before the court without a jury. Plaintiff claims damages amounting to $2,448.19 arising out of the receipt of a crate of antique furniture in a damaged condition. The furniture was shipped by steamship Caronia from plaintiff’s consignor in London in a sealed wooden case and was accepted by the shipper without examination or knowledge of contents. The bill of lading, however, contained the following printed clause: “ Received * * * in apparent good order and condition.” Neither party offered any proof of condition when received by the shipper. Two questions of law are…