Davis v. Naugatuck Valley Crucible Co.

In December, 1917, the President of the United States under the law took possession and assumed control of all railroads in the United States, and continued in such possession and control until March 1st, 1920. During such period certain shipments were made to the defendant at Shelton, Connecticut, as to which certain transportation charges remained unpaid at the beginning of this action, which, on the trial, the court found amounted to $260.72, and awarded the plaintiff such sum. As to this award there was no appeal.

The plaintiff appeals from the award of $1,537.94 to the defendant on its…