Atlantic Coast Line R. Co. v. Dothan Ins. Agency
Alabama Court of Appeals
Appeal from Circuit Court, Houston County; H. A. Pearce, Judge. Action by the Dothan Insurance Agency against the Atlantic Coast Line Kailroad Company for damages for failure to deliver a carload of damaged corn. From a judg- ment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSamford, J.
The defendant carrier contracted with the plaintiff to transport a carload of damaged corn from Dothan, Ala.., a point on its line, to Myrtle, Ga., a point oh the line of/a connecting carrier. The contract was evidenced by a standard bill of lading, stipulating the tonnage, point of destination, and consigned to plaintiff, order, “Notify Bud Evans.” There was no requirement for payment of freight in advance. The bill of lading stated that the corn was damaged. The com had been damaged by fire and water while stored in a building that was burned. The car was carried promptly by the defendant…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Nelson v. WoodruffSupreme Court of the United States · 1862
- South & North Alabama Railroad v. HenleinSupreme Court of Alabama · 1875
- Chicago, St. Louis & Pittsburg Railroad v. WolcottIndiana Supreme Court · 1895
- Illinois Central Railroad v. McClellanIllinois Supreme Court · 1870
- Atlantic Coast Line R. R. v. RiceSupreme Court of Alabama · 1910
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- Louisville N. R. Co. v. Farmers' Produce Co.Alabama Court of Appeals · 1919