Hull v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

— Plaintiff shipped one hundred and twenty-one head of sheep from Grant City, Mo., to St. Joseph, Mo., over defendant’s railroad. While in transit two of the sheep so shipped were killed by reason of the negligence of the defendant. Plaintiff brought this action for eighteen ($18.) dollars, the actual value of the sheep so killed and recovered that amount in the lower court, and defendant has appealed.

The contract of shipment provides as follows:

“That for and in consideration of 12.4c per cwt., subject to minimum weights as shown in its published *393tariffs, classifications and rules, the…