Continental Bus System, Inc. v. Ansel

NORVELL, Justice.

Appellee, Frank N. Ansel, recovered a judgment against Continental Bus System, Inc., for $509.31, being the value of certain baggage which was lost after being surrendered to the carrier for transportation. The carrier, as appellant, contends that the recovery should have been limited to $25, which it tendered into court.

This claim arose from interstate transportation, as appellee had purchased a ticket from Corpus Christi, Texas, to New York City, and was entitled to have his baggage carried to the point of his destination. The case is therefore controlled by Congressional…