Legal Opinion
Southeastern Express Co. v. Pastime Amusement Co.
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided November 9, 1936No. 46PublishedCited by 107 opinions
1Per curiam
Respondent sued to recover damages for failure to deliver a moving picture film in time to be exhibited as advertised. The jury rendered a verdict for $1500 and the judgment thereon was affirmed by the Supreme Court of South Carolina. 181 S. C. 203. The court overruled petitioner's contention based on the federal act known as the Carmack Amendment. 49 U. S. C. 20 (11). It appeared that the shipment was interstate, from Jacksonville, Florida, to Charleston, South Carolina. The applicable tariff filed by the carrier provided:
“In consideration of the rate charged for carrying said property,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Adams Express Company v. CroningerSupreme Court of the United States · 1912
- Georgia, Florida & Alabama Railway Co. v. Blish Milling Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1916
- Kansas City Southern Railway Co. v. CarlSupreme Court of the United States · 1913
- Chicago & Alton Railroad v. KirbySupreme Court of the United States · 1912
- Southern Railway Co. v. PrescottSupreme Court of the United States · 1916
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3Cited by107 opinions
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