Panhandle & S. F. Ry. Co. v. Wilson

On Motion for Rehearing.

In deference to the earnest and able argument presented by defendant in error in his motion for a rehearing, we deem it appropriate to say that our holding in the original opinion does not have the effect of changing, nor does it in any manner conflict with the doctrine so often expressed by the courts of this and many other jurisdictions to the effect that, under the common law, which by statute is the rule of decision in this state, a common carrier must rebut the implication of negligence created by proof of delivery to it of livestock in good condition and…