Pennsylvania Co. v. Shearer

Citations

• 75 Ohio St. (N.S.) 249

Syllabus

<p>Common carrier and shipper — May agree that carrier not liable —Unless shipper claims damages in reasonable time — Law of contracts.</p> <p>A common carrier and a shipper may, in the absence of fraud, imposition or deception, enter into a valid and enforceable special agreement requiring the shipper, in case of loss or damage, to make a verified claim for damages in writing, within a specified time, and in default thereof, that the carrier shall not be liable, provided that the period of time within which such claim shall be made is, under all the circumstances of each case, a reasonable one.</p>