Wheeler v. Oceanic Steam Navigation Co.
New York Court of Appeals
Appeal from a judgment of the general term of the supreme court, entered upon an order affirming a judgment in favor of defendant, entered upon an order granting a motion at the trial at circuit to dismiss the complaint. The facts, so far as material, are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtFinch, J.
4281, of the Revised Statutes of the United States, provides, in substance, that if any shipper of certain articles which are specifically named, and among which are “ pictures,” shall lade the same as freight or baggage on any vessel, without at the time giving notice to its owner, master or agent, of the true character and value of *277the property shipped, and having the same entered upon the hill of lading, “ the master and owner of such ship or vessel shall not be liable as carriers thereof in any form or manner.” The protection of tins statute has been successfully invoked by the defendant…
2Cases cited57 opinions
- Railroad Co. v. LockwoodSupreme Court of the United States · 1873
- Hart v. Pennsylvania RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1884
- York Company v. Central RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1866
- Vanderbilt v. . SchreyerNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Lamb v. Camden & Amboy Railroad & Transportation Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1871
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