Skyland Hosiery Co. v. American Railway Express Co.

TJpon tbe former appeal the Court awarded a new trial for error committed in placing the burden of proof on the defendant. For a statement of facts, reference is made to the case as reported in 184 N. C., 478. The defendant was afterwards permitted to amend its answer by alleging that under the contract of shipment the defendant was not to be liable for loss unless a written claim therefor was presented by the plaintiff within 90 days, and unless suit for recovery was commenced within one year after such loss, and that the plaintiff had not complied with either of these provisions. The…