Sipple v. Seaboard Air-Line Railway Co.

1. When goods arc delivered to a carrier for transportation, it is the duty of the carrier to safely transport and deliver them to the point of destination. If the goods are damaged in transit, but still remain of substantial value, the consignee can not reject the goods, but must receive them, and may, if damaged negligently, sue and recover from the carrier for any damage sustained. If, however, the goods are so damaged as to be worthless, or are useless for the purpose for which they are intended, then the consignee can reject and refuse to receive them, and hold the carrier liable for…