Tavener v. Burke

Crouch, J.:

The agreement between the parties as alleged in the complaint was “ to safely carry and convey ” certain household goods from Amsterdam to Lyons and there to deliver the same. By the terms of the amended order and stipulation it appears that the agreement was a “ specific contract to deliver the property in as good condition as when received by defendant.” There is no difference in legal effect. The agreement in either form was a contract of bailment only. (Williston Cont. § 1946; Ames v. Belden, 17 Barb. 513; Jaminet v. American Storage & Moving Co., 109 Mo. App. 257; 10 C. J.…