Rosenfeld v. Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway Co.

Appellant delivered to appellee a barrel of whiskey to be transported and delivered to James O’Brien at Litchfield, Illinois. It was never delivered, and appellant brought this action to recover its value. When it was delivered to appellee, appellant received from its agents a bill of lading. In that, there is a statement of the name and residence of the consignee, and a description of the article as u 1 b’ll whiskey, of 400 pounds weight.” Following these statements there is a blank, followed by printed stipulations, one of which reads thus: “ In the event of loss or damage under the…