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Morris v. Chesapeake & O. S. S. Co.

District Court, S.D. New York

Decided October 8, 1903PublishedCited by 7 opinions

In Admiralty. Action to recover damages for breach of contract.

1Opinion of the Court

ADAMS, District Judge.

This is an action which was brought by the libellant to recover from the respondent damages arising out of an alleged breach of contract made between the respondent and Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Company and J. Shamberg & Son and assigned to the libellant. The contract was in writing and is as follows:

“Chesapeake & Ohio Steamship Co., Ltd., Agents.

Special Live Stock Contract.

New York, Oct. 19th, 1899.

Messrs. Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Co. and J. Shemberg & Son—Dear Sirs: We offer, as Agents of Chesapeake & Ohio S. S. Co. Ltd. and owners, and not on our own behalf, to let…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. New Jersey Steam Navigation Company v. MERCHANTS'BANK.Supreme Court of the United States · 1848
  2. Seitz v. Brewers' Refrigerating MacHine Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1891
  3. Thomas v. . ScuttNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
  4. De Witt v. BerrySupreme Court of the United States · 1890
  5. Ford v. WilliamsSupreme Court of the United States · 1858

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3Cited by7 opinions

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  2. Mercer v. Germania Ins.Oregon Supreme Court · 1918
  3. Akwell Corp. v. EigerDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1956
  4. First Nat. Bank of Denver v. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1925
  5. American Enameled Brick & Tile Co. v. BrozekMichigan Supreme Court · 1930

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