Egan v. A Cargo of Spruce Lath

The above libel was filed to recover an unpaid balance of freight on a cargo of laths brought from Quebec to New York. At Whitehall new bills of lading were issued, and the cargo consigned to Irving Wyatt, of this city. By him the cargo was sold before arrival to the claimant, Frank E. Smith, free of charges; but the bills of lading were not transferred. As the laths were discharged upon, the wharf, they were received by the claimant, and transported to his lumber-yard, about a half mile distant. Five days after delivery this libel was filed. The case was submitted upon a brief statement of…