American Merchants' Union Express Co. v. Milk

This was an action of assumpsit, brought by Lemuel Milk against the American Merchants’ Union Express Company, to recover for the loss of a package of money which had been forwarded by the company to appellee.

A trial was had before a jury, which resulted in a verdict for appellee for $497.50. The court overruled a motion for a new trial, and rendered judgment upon the verdict.

It is urged by appellant, that the verdict is contrary to the weight of the evidence, and that the court erred in giving and refusing instructions.

It appears from the evidence, as shown by the record, that in September,…