AJ Tebbe & Sons Company v. Brown Express
Texas Supreme Court
1DissentJustice Smith
I respectfully dissent. The petition for writ of error was granted on Points l1 and 42. The court has, in my opinion, correctly decided that the Carmack Amendment has no application, thus disposing of Point 1. However, I cannot agree to the judgment reversing and remanding this case to the trial court for a new trial. There is no issue of fact to be determined by the trier of the fact.
The issues between the parties were sharply drawn. There is even a decided disagreement as to the nature of the suit. Petitioner contends that its cause of action for damages to the shipment of onions is founded…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Railroad Co. v. LockwoodSupreme Court of the United States · 1873
- New Jersey Steam Navigation Company v. MERCHANTS'BANK.Supreme Court of the United States · 1848
- Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Riverside MillsSupreme Court of the United States · 1911
- Myrick v. Michigan Central RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1883
- Railroad Co. v. Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1873
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