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· 1/15/1872

Chicago & Alton Railroad v. Benjamin

Citations

  • 63 Ill. 283

Syllabus

<p>1. Common gabbier—damaged freight. A railroad receipt for goods “in apparent good order” does not relieve the consignor from proof of their condition at the time of delivery.</p> <p>3. Same. Each party stands upon his proofs, and the verdict must follow the preponderance of testimony.</p>

Judges: Sheldon

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