Theodories v. Hercules Navigation Co.

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• absent agreement to the contrary, liability limitation not effective unless bill of lading is delivered on acceptance of goods
• absent agreement to the contrary, liability limitation not effective unless bill of lading is delivered on acceptance of goods
• “[Al]though parol evidence would be inadmissible to vary the terms of a valid written contract, such evidence is nevertheless admissible to show the nonexistence or invalidity of an alleged contract or that it is not a full integration of the agreement between the parties.”

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