Jacobs v. Central Railroad

Citations

• 19 Pa. Super. 13
• 1902 Pa. Super. LEXIS 23

Syllabus

<p>Railroads — Common carriers — Baggage—Limitation of liability.</p> <p>It is competent for carriers of passengers by specific regulations, distinctly brought to the knowledge of the passenger, which are reasonable in their character, and not inconsistent with any statute or their duty to the public, to protect themselves against liability as insurers of baggage not exceeding a fixed amount in value, except upon additional compensation, proportioned to the risk.</p> <p>A passenger who accepts and uses an excursion ticket issued at a reduced rate, is bound by a declaration printed in clear and legible type on the face of the ticket as follows: “In consideration of the reduced rate at which this ticket is sold, it will.be good for six days, including date of issue, .... only 150 pounds of baggage allowed each passenger. Company’s liability limited to $1.00 per pound unless special agreement be made.”</p>