Miller & Vidor Lumber Co. v. Atchison, T. & S. F. Ry. Co.

For the purpose of more clearly presenting the issues involved, we will, at the outset, make a statement of the nature of the case, as follows:

On or about each of the days of October 1, 9, and 14, 1909, the plaintiff in error, Miller & Vidor Lumber Company, a corporation incorporated under the laws of the state of Texas, delivered to the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fé Railway Company, a carrier of freight for hire in the state of Texas, one carload of lumber at Waukegan in said state. Said three cars of lumber were delivered to said Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fé Railway Company and consigned to one E.…