Aldrich v. Cargo of 246 5/20 Tons of Egg Coal

Citations

• 117 F. 757
• 1902 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 100

Syllabus

<p>I. Shipping—Aotion for Freight—Offset.</p> <p>A canal boat laden with coal filled and sank, after reaching her dock, through leakage, and the negligence of her captain. The consignee, whose duty it was to discharge the cargo, did so after waiting two days, being put to additional expense because the boat was under water. Held, that he was justified in such action to save the cargo from further damage and possible loss, and was entitled to offset the increased cost of discharging against the carrier’s claim for freight.</p>