Dwyer v. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Co.

Maltbie, Presiding Judge.

The question to be determined, is, can a railroad company in this State, lawfully refuse to deliver goods in its possession, to the owner or consignee, upon tender of the freight charges, as shown by bill of lading, where the goods have been hauled over connecting roads and the charges shown by the way bill are greater than those on bill of jading, unless it be surrendered to the carrier. Section 1 of an act of the Legislature, provides, that it shall be unlawful for any railroad company to collect from the owner or consignee of any goods, wares or merchandise, a…