Merchants' Despatch Transportation Co. v. Jœsting

This was an action, brought by appellees, on a bill of lading given for the transportation of goods, against appellants. The declaration counts for the non-delivery of the goods contrary to the terms of the bill of lading. Defendants appeared in court and asked- time to plead, which was granted. But instead of pleading, a petition and bond were filed, under the act of Congress, for the transfer of the case to the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of Illinois. Ho plea being filed, a default was taken, a writ of inquiry was executed, and a judgment rendered in favor…