Parker Corn Co. v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dawson, J.:

This was an action for damages to a carload of corn because of defendant’s alleged negligence in transporting and handling it en route when it was discovered that the corn was heating and had to be sent to an elevator for reconditioning.

The main facts were these: In November, 1923, at Cedar Bluffs, Kan., defendant received for shipment a carload of corn consigned to Kansas City, Mo. The bill of lading with draft drawn attached bore the memorandum, “Notify the Parker Corn Company, Kansas City, Missouri.” Before arrival of the corn, the Parker…