Pottash v. Director General of Railroads

Martin, P. J.,

An action of assumpsit was instituted by plaintiffs to recover from defendant, a terminal carrier, compensation for damages to a shipment of burlap received by the initial carrier in good condition, but delivered to plaintiffs by the terminal carrier wet and stained with paint.

During the trial plaintiffs were allowed to amend the record by adding the Christian and surnames “William G. McAdoo” to the title of defendant “Director General of Railroads.”

On behalf of plaintiffs, there was offered in evidence a bill of lading issued by the initial carrier, reciting that the property…