McNamara v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Madison District Court. — W. H. Fahey, Judge. Plaintiffs seek to recover damages caused by an unduly delayed interstate shipment, and for an overcharge of freight. A verdict was directed for the defendants. From granting a new trial, the defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtSalinger, J.
l. carriers: condition0 when delivered to carrier.2. Appeal and error : “brief points” as limiting scope of review. I. The jury could find that the shipment, hogs, was delivered by defendant in a damaged condition. If it so found, it had a basis in the testimony received for the allowance of some sum for damages. The court directed a verdict for defendant. It put the ruling on the sole ground “that the evidence on part of the plaintiffs fails to show the condition that the property was in at the time of delivery to the initial carrier.” Plaintiffs *578moved for a new trial. The motion asserts…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Boston & Maine Railroad v. HookerSupreme Court of the United States · 1914
- Charleston & Western Carolina Railway Co. v. Varnville Furniture Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1915
- Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. v. HarrisSupreme Court of the United States · 1914
- Beard & Sons v. Illinois Central Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1890
- Moore v. New York, New Haven, & Hartford RailroadMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1899
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3Cited by5 opinions
- Matter of Estate of DullSupreme Court of Iowa · 1981
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- Matter of Estate of DullSupreme Court of Iowa · 1981