Texas & N. O. R. v. Rosenblum

NORVELL, Justice.

This case is before us upon stipulations. One question only is involved and that is whether or not a “Notice of Exceptions” or an “inspection report” is a “claim” within the meaning of that term as used in a Uniform Straight Bill of Lading.

Judgment below was against the initial carrier upon the holding that the provisions of Section 2b of the bill of lading had been complied with. This section, insofar as material here, reads as follows: “As a condition precedent to recovery, claims must be filed in writing with the receiving or delivering carrier, or carrier issuing this…