48 Misc. 378 | N.Y. App. Term. | 1905
There is really little or no dispute about the facts in this case, the only question being as to the deduction to be drawn therefrom. The plaintiffs delivered to the express company, of which defendant is president, 106 crates of chickens to be carried from Baltimore to New York. One crate was never delivered, and for that defendant admits liability. When the remainder of the crates were delivered it was found that a considerable number of the fowl were dead; and the controversy in the case arises over the question as to the defendant’s liability for these fowl. The evidence seems to establish that the crates holding the fowl were carefully packed, in a well ventilated freight car, in such a manner that each crate would receive air, and that the car was not overheated. The defendant’s contention is that the fowl died because they were overcrowded, and not in consequence of any neglect in transit.
The judgment will, therefore, be reversed and a new trial granted, with costs to the appellant to abide the event, unless the plaintiffs will stipulate to reduce the judgment to $18.98; in which event the judgment as so reduced will be affirmed without costs.
Bischoff and Fitzgerald, JJ., concur.
Judgment reversed and new trial granted, with costs to appellant to abide event, unless plaintiffs stipulate to reduce the judgment to $18.98; in which event the judgment as sc reduced will be affirmed without costs.