Seaboard Air Line Railway v. Simon
Supreme Court of Florida
This case was decided by Division. A. Writ of Error to the Circuit Court for Jefferson County. The facts in the case are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtWhitfield, J.
In an action in the Circuit Court for Jefferson County to recover for sugar lost while being transported by the railroad company in March, 1907, the court at the request of the plaintiff, gave the following instruction to the jury: “The court instructs you -to find for the plaintiffs the value of the sugar, to-wit, $145.00, and allow them in addition thereto 25 per cent, per annum 011 said sum from the date when plaintiff’s claim was filed with defendant.” The defendant excepted thereto. Verdict -and judgment were rendered for the plaintiffs in accordance with the instruction above quoted. A…
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