Elizabeth-Perkins, Inc. v. Morgan Express, Inc.

AKIN, Justice.

This is an appeal from a take-nothing judgment rendered in favor of Morgan Express, Inc., defendant, and against Elizabeth-Perkins, Inc., plaintiff, after a jury verdict. Plaintiff sued to recover the value of three dresses which were lost after being delivered to defendant for shipment. The jury found that the consignor knew of the limitation of liability, that the value of the dresses was $300, and that “none” was a reasonable attorney’s fee. We hold that defendant’s liability to the extent of $50 was established as a matter of law, and accordingly render judgment for that…