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731 F.2d 1112·
3d Cir.·
1984-04-10
Federal common law, not state law, governs a common carrier's limitation of liability for lost shipments, and such limitations are enforceable under the released value doctrine if the shipper has a fair opportunity to choose higher liability at a higher rate.
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710 F.2d 1523·
11th Cir.·
1983-08-04
The court held that Navale, as a through carrier, is liable for damage occurring between Antwerp and Jacksonville, and that appellant is estopped from asserting damage beyond that noted in Navale's bills of lading.
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700 F.2d 256·
5th Cir.·
1983-03-18
The court held that the shipper failed to establish a prima facie case under the Carmack Amendment and that the carrier did not violate its statutory duties regarding equipment or service.
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580 F.2d 240·
7th Cir.·
1978-06-30
The court held that the carrier was negligent in failing to advise the shipper of an abnormally long delivery delay due to holidays, leading to damage from freezing, and thus could not rely on the inherent vice exception.
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493 F.2d 665·
6th Cir.·
1974-03-28
The court held that filing a claim in bankruptcy for misdelivered goods does not constitute ratification or an election of remedies that precludes suing the carrier for breach of the bill of lading.
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473 F.2d 1278·
7th Cir.·
1973-02-12
The court held that the defendant railroad should have been allowed to introduce evidence of the ultimate sale price of the cattle and the plaintiff's claim forms as admissions, as these were relevant to damages.
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468 F.2d 119·
8th Cir.·
1972-10-10
The court held that the jury's verdict should not be disturbed due to conflicting evidence on essential issues.
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232 F.2d 657·
5th Cir.·
1956-04-20
The court held that the district court's finding that the storm was an 'act of God' and that the carriers were not negligent was not clearly erroneous, affirming the judgment.