Pennsylvania R. Co. v. Adams Mercantile Co.

BOULDIN, Justice.

Action by common carrier to recover unpaid freight charges. The sole question is the liability of the shipper therefor under the facts of the case.

Adams Mercantile Company, lumbermen of Midway Alabama, received from C. T. Daniel an order in writing dated Clayton, Alabama, for a carload of dressed yellow pine lumber of specified grades, finish, dimensions and quantities; and at stated prices. The order form was filled out: “Shipper — Adams Mercantile Co., Midway, Ala.”, “Acknowledge and Invoice to C. T. Daniel Lbr. Co., Clayton, Ala.”, “Ship to C. T. Daniel Lumber Co.”,…