Stern, McGiveny and Co. v. Keeshin Motor Express Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice O’Connor

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff brought an action against defendant to recover $477.75 claimed as damages occasioned by delay in transporting a carton of nested fur felt hat bodies from Chicago to Dallas, Texas. The defense interposed was that while defendant was “a common carrier by motor vehicle engaged in transporting property for hire” it did not hold itself out to transport property between Chicago and Dallas, Texas, and that the transportation of the goods in question was made by carriers other than defendant. There was a trial before the court…