J. C. Shaffer & Co. v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.

This case was heard in the Circuit Court upon a stipulation of facts as follows:

“On December 24, 1909, plaintiff purchased from John I. Clover, of Kansas City, Mo., 5,000 bushels of wheat at 99.5 cents per bushel delivered Chicago. December 27, 1909, Clover delivered to the defendant at Kansas City, Mo., said 5,000 bushels of wheat in various cars, including car C. R. I. & P. No. 34217, containing 1433 bushels and 20 pounds. This car was shipped by said Clover to ‘shipper’s order, notify J. C. Shaffer & Company, Chicago, Illinois,’ but owing to the negligence of the defendant the car was…