165 Wis. 525 | Wis. | 1917
There was ample proof that the apples were in good condition when received by the company, and the only serious question on this appeal is whether there is any sufficient proof of negligence on the part of the railway company.
It appears without dispute-that the letters “O. R.” (meaning “owner’s risk”) were on the face of the bill of lading when the consignor (who was also the owner) received it. The consignor testified that at the time he signed the bill of lading it contained the indorsement “Owner’s risk — Charges guaranteed,” that he understood the situation and the weather conditions at the time, that the matter of weather was then talked over with reference to the apples freezing in the car, and that the bill of lading was made out with reference to the conditions then existing. He makes no claim that he did not fully understand that the letters “0. R.” meant “owner’s risk,” nor does he claim that he was ignorant of the fact that in the regular course of the defendant’s business considerable time must necessarily elapse after the car arrived in Frankfort before it was taken upon the earferry.
By the acceptance of the bill of lading including the words “Owner’s risk,” or the letters understood by the parties to be
By the Gourt. — Judgment reversed, and action remanded with directions to dismiss the complaint.