Norfolk & Western R. R. v. Adams

Citations

• 90 Va. 393
• 22 L.R.A. 530
• 18 S.E. 673
• 1894 Va. LEXIS 4

Syllabus

<p>1. Carriers — Detention of cars — “Demurrage.”—A railroad company may make a reasonable charge for delay in unloading cars after notice of arrival to the consignee, and such charge is not for transportation, storage or delivery of freight within Code, M 1202, 1203, which declare that no charge other than that provided by law shall be made.</p> <p>2. Idem. — A charge to a consignee of one dollar a day after three days for every car remaining unloaded after notice of arrival, held, not unreasonable.</p>