Carroll v. Royal Mail Steam Packet Co.

Plaintiff seeks to recover for damages sustained by a cargo of apples through the alleged negligence of the defendant steamship company. The 1,687 boxes of apples in question were produced in the famous Hood Biver district and were shipped in February, 1923, on the “Highland Heather” for Southampton and Glasgow. Plaintiff alleges, in substance, that the apples were delivered to the carrier in prime, sound condition, but that through negligence of the company in the operation of its refrigeration plant, they arrived at ports of destination in a damaged condition. The specific charge of…