Comer v. Columbia, Newberry & Laurens R. R.

Citations

• 52 S.C. 36
• 29 S.E. 637
• 1898 S.C. LEXIS 67

Syllabus

<p>1. A Nonsuit will not be granted where there is some testimony in support of the allegations.</p> <p>2. Common Carrier — Delivery eor Shipment. — Delivery by a common carrier to another to transfer for it to the connecting line is not a delivery for shipment.</p> <p>3. Ibid. — Stock.—Rev. Stat., 1678, requires tbe common carrier to feed and water stock in transit, when the owner neglects to do so.</p> <p>4. Ibid. — Ibid.—The mere failure of a common carrier to furnish the shipper necessary facilities to water and feed his stock in transit subjects it to liability.</p> <p>•5. Ibid. — Ibid.—Charge.—Jury properly instructed that under the bill of lading in this case it was the duty of the common carrier to afford the shipper facilities for unloading his cattle for feed, &c., provided its trains were not delayed.</p>