American Grocery Co. v. Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
Appeal by the defendant fro-m a judgment of the Municipal Court of the City of Rew York, borough of Manhattan, first dis* trict, rendered by the justice thereof without a jury. The opinion states the nature of the action and the material facts.
1Opinion of the CourtGiegerich, J.
This action was brought to recover the value of certain packages of liquors consigned by the plaintiff to one William Benz, at Ridgewood Hotel, Pleasant Plains, Staten Island, New York, and which the defendant, through error, delivered to a person other than the consignee. The goods were delivered by the'plaintiff to the defendant at the city of New York, on the 15th day of January, 1897. The bill of lading, among other things, provides:
“ Claims for loss or damage must be made in writing to the agent at the point of delivery promptly after arrival of the property, and if delayed for more than…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Express Co. v. CaldwellSupreme Court of the United States · 1875
- Black v. Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railway Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1884
- Jennings v. Grand Trunk RailwayNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Southern Express Co. v. HunnicuttMississippi Supreme Court · 1877
- Smith v. DinsmoreNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1880
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Morgan v. Oceanic Steam Navigation Co.City of New York Municipal Court · 1927
- Frankfurt v. WeirAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1903
- Marrus v. New Haven Steamboat Co.Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1900