Zimmer v. . N.Y.C. H.R.R.R. Co.

The plaintiff owned a horse of considerable value, which he wished to send to Antwerp, N.Y. He employed Coolidge as his agent for that purpose; who applied to the defendant at West Albany, N.Y., for a car, in which to effect the transportation. A contract was filled out and signed by Coolidge and the agent of the defendant. It was headed "Live Stock Contract of release and agreed valuation according to the official classification of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad." It recited that the company transported live stock at certain prices "carrier's risk," and at reduced prices,…