Beecher v. Reading Co.

Houck, J.,

In February 1925, plaintiffs purchased a carload of lumber valued at $950 from Long-Bell Lumber Company, plaintiffs agreeing to pay the freight charges. On or about February 26, 1925, Long-Bell Lumber Company, as consignor, shipped the carload of lumber from Derrider, La., to plaintiffs, as consignees, at Shamokin, Pa. The ultimate carrier was the defendant corporation. On February 26, 1925, plaintiffs wrote to defendant’s freight agent at Shamokin describing the car of lumber and stating: “On arrival of this car, please deliver the same to, and collect the freight charges and all…