American Agr. Chemical Co. v. O'Donnell Transp. Co.

CONGER, District Judge.

I have before me two actions. They were consolidated for the purpose of trial only.

In the first action, libellant American Agricultural Chemical Company, hereinafter referred to as the American Company, seeks to recover from the respondent O’Donnell Transportation Co., Inc., hereinafter referred to as the O’Donnell Co., damages for loss of cargo. The above respondent has brought into this action by interpleader the Republic Steel Corporation, hereinafter referred to as Republic Steel, as a respondent.

In the second action, O’Donnell Co. sues to recover from Republic…