Weinberg v. Atlantic Coast Line R. R.
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Wilson, J., Sumter, July, 1908. Action by Sam Weinberg against Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, in magistrate’s court. From Circuit order affirming judgment of magistrate, defendant appeals. cites: Stipulations in bill of lading are binding on shipper: 6 Cyc., 400, 401, 404; 10 S. C., 353; 63 S. C., 414; 73 S. C., 389; 79 S. €., 159. Oral argument.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
Mr. Justice Gary.
This action was commenced before a magistrate to recover damages- for the loss of thirteen bundles of ties of the value of $15.34, together with 53 cents freight, actually paid thereon, being the pro rata of the freight on the whole shipment from Sumter, S. C. to Wedgefield, S. C., and also for the penalty of $50.00, for failure to pay the claim within the time required by the statute.
The magistrate rendered judgment in favor of the plaintiff for the sum of $15.86, with interest thereon, and for the penalty of $50.00, together with the…
2Cited by1 opinion
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