Case v. Union Pacific Railroad

The opinion of the court was delivered by.Hopkins, J.:

The chief questions this case presents are whether or not damages to a shipment of plums (prunes) occurred in interstate commerce, and whether one who, in his own right, receives merchandise at destination, though not named as consignee, is liable for undercharges thereon.

A carload shipment of fresh blue plums originated at Milton, Ore., destination, Plainville, Kan. Upon its arrival at Plainville plaintiff paid the freight. The car was opened and 184 boxes taken therefrom. Plaintiff then requested balance of the shipment be transported to…