Emily Shops, Inc. v. Inter-State Truck Line, Inc.

The parties have stipulated to all of the facts in this case.

The defendant is a common carrier by motor vehicle in interstate commerce and is a member of the Middle Atlantic States Motor Carrier Conference, Inc. It is a participating carrier in the tariffs filed with • the Interstate Commerce Commission by that conference.

The plaintiff delivered merchandise to the defendant in New York to be delivered to the plaintiff in Pennsylvania. The bill of lading contained a release of value under the terms of which the “ carrier will not assume any liability in excess of 50 cents per pound, or 50…