Pine Tree Lumber Co. v. Chicago, R. I. & P. Ry. Co.

Citations

• 123 La. 583
• 49 So. 202
• 1909 La. LEXIS 748

Syllabus

<p>Courts (§ 489*) — State Courts — Jurisdiction-Interstate Shipment — Rates—Overpayment.</p> <p>Where an interstate carrier represents to a shipper that a certain freight rate has been established between given points, and such rate-has, in fact, been published, and the shipper sends his goods upon the faith of such representation and publication, and is thereafter coerced into paying a higher rate, a state court has jurisdiction to hear and determine his suit for the recovery of the amount thus overpaid.</p> <p>LEd. Note. — For other cases, see Courts, Dec. Dig. § 489.*]</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>