James v. Standard Oil Co. of New York

Citations

• 191 F. 827
• 112 C.C.A. 341
• 1911 U.S. App. LEXIS 5002

Syllabus

<p>Shipping (§ 148*) — Carriage on Goods — Short Delivery — Freight—Deduction — Evidence.</p> <p>While the bill of lading in respect to the quantity received is a receipt and entitled to great weight as an admission by the ship, and places upon her the burden of proof, it is not conclusive, and she cannot be held liable for a shortage if she fully satisfies the 'court that it is erroneous and that she delivered all the cargo she received.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Shipping, Cent. Dig. § 509; Dec. Dig. % 148.*]</p>