J. C. Hubinger Bros. v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

The action arises under the Interstate Commerce Law. There is no dispute in the facts.

It appears that, in September and October, 1909, the plaintiff shipped two carloads of feed, consigned to New York. Bills of lading were issued by defendant for each car, and they contain the condition that claims for loss, damage, or delay must be made in writing to the carrier at the point of delivery or at the point of origin within four months after delivery of the property, or, in case of failure to deliver, then within four months after a reasonable time for delivery has elapsed; and that, unless…