Canby v. Merchants & Miners Transportation Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages; from city court of Savannah — Judge Davis Freeman. November 10, 1914.
1Opinion of the CourtRussell, C. J.
Canby brought suit against the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company for the value of a shipment of lumber, which it was alleged was destroyed by fire after delivery to the carrier. By demurrer the defendant compelled the plaintiff to file an amendment, by which the bill of lading covering the shipment was set forth and virtually became the groundwork of the action. The bill of lading contained the following clause: “Sec. 9. Except in case of diversion from rail to water route, which is provided for in section 3 hereof, if all or any part of said property is carried by water over any…
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- Cau v. Texas & Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1904
- Phenix Insurance v. ClaySupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
- Arthur v. Texas & Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1907
- Raleigh & Gaston Railroad v. LoweSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
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- Powell v. First National Bank & Trust Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1938