Kristianson v. American Railway Express Co.
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Mrndfl L. Smith, Special Judge, Sumter. Action by Hanna R. Kristianson, doing business as Krystal Optical Co. against The ■ American Railway Express Co. From directed verdict for plaintiff the defendant appeals. cite: Being an interstate shipment the rights and liabilities of parties must be determined by “the acts of Congress, the bill of lading and common law principles accepted and enforced by the Federal Courts”: 240 U. S., 612; 241 U. S., 87, 91, 92; 241 U. S.,…
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Before Mrndfl L. Smith, Special Judge, Sumter. Action by Hanna R. Kristianson, doing business as Krystal Optical Co. against The ■ American Railway Express Co. From directed verdict for plaintiff the defendant appeals. cite: Being an interstate shipment the rights and liabilities of parties must be determined by “the acts of Congress, the bill of lading and common law principles accepted and enforced by the Federal Courts”: 240 U. S., 612; 241 U. S., 87, 91, 92; 241 U. S., 190; 243 U. S„ 592; 105 S. C., 406; 101 S. C., 436. Shipment made in 1918 is governed by Second Cummings Amendment (39 U.…
1Opinion of the Court
May 10, 1921. The opinion of the Court was delivered by This was an action for the recovery of the value of a package of diamonds turned over to appellant by respondent consigned to Wendell Company, New York, on August 20, 1918. The cause was tried, and resulted in a verdict in favor of plaintiffs. After entry of judgment appellant appeals. The appellant's ground of appeal is:
"His Honor erred, it is respectfully submitted, in overruling defendant's motion for a direction of verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $50 and in directing a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $1,269, whereas he should…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Union Pacific Railroad v. BurkeSupreme Court of the United States · 1921
- Tribble v. Southern Express Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1918
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- Wall-A-Hee v. Northern Pacific Railway Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1935