Graves v. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry. Co.

McCORD, Circuit Judge.

The appellee railway company recovered judgment for $1,238.03 against Walter Graves, appellant, . for freight undercharges on 45 shipments of live stock from San Antonio, Texas, to Nashville, Tennessee. The shipments were made “freight collect” by Graves, the owner, to commission agents in Nashville. On delivery, the commission agents paid the demanded freight charges, sold the cattle, deducted the freight charges and commission fees, and made settlement with Graves. On appeal no issue is raised as to the validity or amounts of the undercharge claims.

Appellant contends:…