Broderick & Bascom Rope Co. v. Luckenbach Steamship Co.

A nonsuit was granted in these two consolidated cases, which involve the same questions. It appears that there was shipped from Boston, Massachusetts, to the appellant at Seattle, steel wire, the shipment being made on steamships owned by the respondent. Upon delivery, the wire was discovered to be badly damaged and pitted by rust, which, according to the testimony, was occasioned by the sea water having reached the cargo. The testimony made out a prima fade case that the wire, when delivered to the carrier, was in good order and free from rust. Under the bills of lading, it was provided that…