Reid v. . R. R.

There was evidence, on the part of plaintiffs, tending to show that, on or about 25 June, 1906, the plaintiff firm, having received an order for a carload of shingles from one James Haddox, at Scottsville, Tenn., applied to P. B. Gunnels, who was then agent of defendant company at Rutherfordton, N.C. for a car; the same was furnished and loaded with the shingles by plaintiffs, on 2 July, shipping instructions given, prepayment of freight tendered and bill of lading demanded; that the agent of defendant refused to give bill of lading, or ship the goods, assigning for reason that he did not…