McConnell v. Norfolk & Western R. R.

Citations

• 86 Va. 248
• 9 S.E. 1006
• 1889 Va. LEXIS 32

Syllabus

<p>Cojijiom Oaebiee—Liability—Connecting carrier—Special, contract—Damage.— Liability of common carrier is limited to its own route, unless the contract is to carry the goods to their ultimate destination. Such contract is not established by proof that carrier received the goods with knowledge of their destination, and named the through rate therefor. In absence of special contract to deliver the. goods at a point- beyond its line, the receiving carrier is not liable for loss or damage occurring to. them after delivery to connecting carriers.</p>