Alaska Marine Trucking v. Carnation Co.

— The Carnation Company appeals a judgment in favor of Alaska Marine Trucking (AMT) for $91,100.82 in freight charges. Alaska Marine Trucking cross-appeals the trial court's conclusion of law that it would be estopped from collecting at least part of the freight charges under ordinary rules of equity.

For about 25 years, Carnation sold dairy products to Meadowmoor Alaska Dairy (Meadowmoor). Carnation shipped these products to Meadowmoor in Alaska via interstate carriers designated by Meadowmoor. By 1977, Meadowmoor had become a bad credit risk. It owed Carnation a considerable amount of money…