Ohio & Mississippi Railway Co. v. Yohe

This was an action by appellees against the appellant as a common carrier. The action was commenced in Knox county, and the venue changed to Martin.

It is alleged in the complaint that the plaintiffs’ consignors, on the 3d of November, 1873, delivered to the appellant, at Bridgeport, Illinois, a quantity of wheat, to be carried to Vincennes, Indiana, and delivered to the appellees. The appellant signed and delivered a bill of lading evidencing the contract, and this is the foundation of the action.

It is alleged that the company failed to deliver the wheat according to the contract, etc. A…