Southern Express Co. v. McClellan

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Allen.

This is an action, instituted in a justice court without pleadings, wherein the plaintiff seeks to recover damages against the defendant, a common carrier, for the loss of a dog which had been delivered to the defendant for transportation. The cause was appealed to, and tried in, the County Court, where a judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant brings error.

The ultimate question presented for our 'determination, upon this review, is whether or not there is sufficient evidence under which the defendant may be held liable for-the loss of the…