Wheelock v. Joseph Stockton Transfer Co., 246 Ill. App. 624 (1927)

Nov. 23, 1927 · Illinois Appellate Court · Gen. No. 31,693
246 Ill. App. 624
William H. Wheelock and William G. Bierd, receivers of the Chicago & Alton Railway Company, appellees, v. Joseph Stockton Transfer Company, defendant, on appeal of Chicago & North Western Railway Company, appellant

William H. Wheelock and William G. Bierd, receivers of the Chicago & Alton Railway Company, appellees, v. Joseph Stockton Transfer Company, defendant, on appeal of Chicago & North Western Railway Company, appellant.

Gen. No. 31,693.

Action under Carmack Amendment to recover for loss on goods delivered to common carriers. Judgment for plaintiffs. Appeal from the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. Edgar A. Jonas, Judge, presiding.

Heard in the third division of this court for the first district at the March term, 1927.

Affirmed.

Opinion filed November 23, 1927.

Nelson J. Wilcox, Nelson Trottman and I. C. Belden, for appellant.

Winston Strawn & Shaw, for appellees; William W. Hinshaw, Jr., of counsel.

Flynn & Lyon, for defendant.

Mr. Justice Wilson

delivered the opinion of the court.