Grinnell v. Wisconsin Central Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by defendant from an order of the district court for Hen-nepin county, Smith, 'J., presiding, refusing a new trial after verdict ■of $361.08 for plaintiffs.
1Opinion of the CourtYanderburgh, J.
Plaintiffs, commission merchants in Minneapolis, purchased a car-load of grapes in Chicago, which was delivered to defendant to transport to Minneapolis. The car left Chicago September 17, 1889, and, in consequence of delays on the track, did not reach its destination till upon September 20th. Before the arrival ■of the grapes on the 20th, plaintiffs had demanded them of the company in Minneapolis, which, of course, could not be complied with, and defendant notified them that the car was delayed by an accident *570or wreck on the road. It arrived, however, on the afternoon of the same day; and…
2Cited by1 opinion
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