Doyle v. Baltimore & O. R. Co.

Citations

• 126 F. 841
• 1903 U.S. App. LEXIS 5211

Syllabus

<p>1. Carriers of Goods — Limitation of Liability for Negligence — Provision in Bill of Lading.</p> <p>A common carrier cannot limit its liability for goods lost in shipment, through its negligence, by any regulation or any provision printed on the back or stamped across the face of the bill of lading, unless the same is agreed upon with the shipper or distinctly brought to his attention.</p> <p>¶ 1. See Carriers, vol. 9, Cent. Dig. § 691.</p>