Vegas v. Compania Anonima Venezolana de Navegacion

Parker Hannifin Corporation shipped one hundred and nine cartons of automobile brake parts in two master cartons built on pallets. The palletized cartons were delivered to Venezuelan Line which issued a bill of lading containing columns for “No. of Pkgs.” and for a description of the cargo shipped. In the “No. of Pkgs.” column, the shipper wrote “2.” In the column headed “Shipper’s Description of Packages and Goods” the shipper entered “Palletized master cartons, STC [said to contain): 109 cartons: auto brake parts.” The shipment did not reach its destination. Appellees, as assignees of the…