Sambur v. Hudson Transit Lines, Inc.

Plaintiff on July 3, 1947, purchased tickets for himself and family, deposited two bags adjacent to defendant’s bus in New York City which they boarded for passage to Loch Sheldrake, New York, via the State of New Jersey. Plaintiff’s luggage was lost in transit resulting in this suit.

It is undisputed that the two bags were left near the bus, pursuant to direction of defendant’s driver, to be placed in the baggage compartment of the bus located under the floor. No check, token or mark was issued or employed by the defendant to verify plaintiff’s luggage.

Defendant contends that its liability is…