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

This action was brought to recover damages for injuries to a horse, resulting from negligence of the defendant company in its transportation. The shipping contract contained this clause: "Whereas the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company transport live stock, either by the head or by the car-load at reduced prices, upon the shipper assuming certain risks, as specified below: Now, in consideration that said company will transport at said reduced prices two (2) horses, Allen Wilson, Ogdensburg, N.Y., they are hereby released from all liabilities for injuries which the animals, or…