Zahloot v. Adams Express Co.

Citations

• 50 Pa. Super. 238
• 1912 Pa. Super. LEXIS 35

Syllabus

<p>Common carriers — Carriers—Limitation of liability — Contract—Conflict of laws.</p> <p>Where a contract containing a stipulation limiting liability for negligence is made in one state, but with a view to its performance by transportation through, or into one or more other states, it will be construed in accordance with the law of the state where its negligent breach, causing injury, occurs. If such a contract comes under construction in a state like Pennsylvania, whose policy prohibits such exemption, and the injury has occurred in a state where the contract is valid, the stipulation will be enforced; but if the injury has taken place within the limits of Pennsylvania, the courts here will declare the contract nuE and void.</p>