Legal Opinion
Iowa Beef Packers, Inc. v. Chicago Great Western Rail-Way Co. And New York Central Railroad Co.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided October 29, 1968No. 16720PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
KERNER, Circuit Judge.
This is an action by a shipper to recover against the carriers under Title 49 U.S.C. § 20(11) for the loss resulting from a failure to require surrender of the bills of lading. The district court without a jury, found for defendants and plaintiff appeals.
On or about December 3, 1963, plaintiff Iowa Beef Packers, Inc. (Iowa) agreed to ship three carloads “choice steers * * * thin skinned butcher-type cattle * * *” to White House Beef Company (White House) (which is not a party to this action) in New York City. The first carload was shipped under order bill of lading and…
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