Kvasnikoff v. Weaver Bros., Inc.

DIMOND, Justice.

Appellant was the consignee and appellee, the connecting carrier in Alaska, for an interstate shipment of a boat engine which was damaged in transit. Appellant refused to accept delivery of the engine and brought this action for damages against appellee. The trial court granted appellee’s motion for a summary judgment and dismissed the action. Appellant has appealed.

Section 2(b) of the bill of lading under which the shipment was handled provides in part:

As a condition precedent to recovery, claims must be filed in writing with, the * * * carrier * * * within nine months after…