Mastercraft Paper Products, Inc. v. Freightways

There are five issues presented on this appeal:(1) Did the trial court properly instruct the jury relating to Consolidated’s duty as a carrier;(2) Was it error for the court not to have submitted an instruction relating to the United States Uniform Bill of Lading Act, regarding “shippers load and count;”(3) Was it error for the trial court to submit an instruction on res ipsa loquitur; and, if not, was the instruction improperly worded;(4) Was it error for the trial court to insert questions in the verdict relating to loss of use and other forms of consequential damages; and(5) Was the jury’s…