Feinberg Kosher Sausage Co. v. Watson Bros. Transp. Co.

NORDBYE, Chief Judge.

This action came on for trial before the Court without a jury.

On May 2, 1949, and May 6, 1949, plaintiff shipped some sausage and wieners from Minneapolis via defendant’s truck line to Swift & Company in Los Angeles, California. When the shipment was inspected by Swift & Company after arrival in Los Angeles, the products were spoiled through lack of refrigeration. Although the shipment was under refrigeration when delivered to Swift & Company, it had been afforded no protection against the heat when it left Minneapolis. The product was in good condition when turned over…