Fair Association v. Railroad Co.

March 1, 1912. The opinion of the Court was delivered by This action was for actual and punitive damages against defendant for its delay in delivering a horse in Darlington according to an alleged special contract made with plaintiff on July 7 and 8, 1909. The Darlington County Fair and Driving Association held a race meet in Darlington and as a special attraction had advertised that "Alphonso," a horse noted for his speed, would be entered. It was found to be impossible to get the horse to Darlington by the ordinary means in time to enter the races on the morning of July 8th. The plaintiff,…