Gus Dattilo Fruit Co. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Opinion of the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Affirming.

The appellant, Gus Dattilo, doing business as Gus Dattilo Fruit Company, sued the appellee, the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, for damages to a.shipment of bananas charged to have been caused by rough handling. From an adverse judgment on the verdict of a jury, he appeals.

The Moorehead Inspection Bureau, according to the evidence, is an independent organization maintained for the inspection of shipments of perishable merchandise, and, as stated on this trial, is recognized by both carriers and shippers as neutral and impartial.…