Burkenroad-Goldsmith Co. v. Illinois Central Railroad

Citations

• 12 Teiss. 158
• 1915 La. App. LEXIS 16

Syllabus

<p>Syllabus,</p> <p>When goods are injured while in transit in the possession of the carrier the measure of damages is the difference between their 'v§Iue in their damaged state, to be ascertained by an auction sale, and’their value in good order at the port of destination.</p> <p>When the consignee refuses to accept delivery of the goods, it becomes the duty of the carrier to properly care for them. If the goods are perishable, or if damaged, they may grow worse by delay, the carrier must sell them.</p> <p>Judgment reversed-; judgment now rendered in favor of plaintiff for $568.95 with costs in both Courts.</p>