Baxter v. Louisville New Albany & Chicago Ry. Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Gary

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The appellant sues the appellee for damages alleged to three cars of live stock shipped by him over the road of the appellee from Chicago, consigned to Bichmond, Ya.

His declaration alleges that the contract for carriage was contained in “ three separate receipts in writing” executed by both parties, of the contents of which a portion is in effect set out in the declaration. Portions of each not so set out are as follows:

“ And it is further distinctly understood by the parties hereto, that all liability of said Louisville, Hew Albany…