· 10/15/1891
Illinois Central Railroad v. Scruggs
Citations
- 69 Miss. 418
Syllabus
<p>Common Carrier. Live-stock. Exemption under special contract.</p> <p>A common carrier of live-stock may, by special contract, stipulate with the shipper for immunity from liability for injuries caused by the animals being wild, unruly, weak, or of different sizes or classes, or maiming each other or themselves.</p>
Judges: Cooper
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