Lissberger v. Bush Terminal Railroad

The action was brought to recover damages for delay in the delivery of a carload of scrap brass, delivered to the plaintiffs at the defendant’s terminal, in the borough of Brooklyn, New York city. The defense pleaded sets up the failure of the plaintiffs to present a written claim to the carrier at the point of delivery, or at the point of origin, within four months after the delivery of the property, as prescribed in the bill of lading under which the shipment was made.

The defendant also pleaded the failure of the plaintiffs to commence their action within the period of two years after the…