· 1/16/2003
The Paper Magic Group, Inc. v. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
Citations
- 318 F.3d 458
- 2003 U.S. App. LEXIS 751
- 2003 WL 135787
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- explaining that where shipper retains damaged goods, it is entitled to fair market value less salvage value, and where carrier retains such goods, shipper is entitled to full fair market value
- collecting cases and discussing proper measure of damages in the event that goods are damaged or delivery is delayed
- affirming the prejudgment interest of six percent annum from the date the funds would have been available to plaintiff through the date of judgment
- addressing lawsuit for lost shipment where only cause of action alleged was for carrier liability under the Carmack Amendment—not additional common law causes of action
- Worthless goods are those which are “worthless for their intended purpose” or “worth only their salvage value”
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Judges: Becker, Alito, Ambro
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