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DAVIS V. CORNWELL, 264 U. S. 560 (1924)

264 U. S. 560

U.S. Supreme Court

Davis v. Cornwell, 264 U.S. 560 (1924)

Davis v. Cornwell

No. 297

Argued February 26, 1924

Decided April 21, 1924

264 U.S. 560

Syllabus

A contract by a railroad to furnish cars on a certain day for interstate transportation as common carrier is void if not provided for in the published tariffs. Chicago & Alton R. Co. v. Kirby, 225 U. S. 155. P. 264 U. S. 561.

66 Mont. 100 reversed.

Certiorari to a judgment of the Supreme Court of Montana affirming a judgment against the agent appointed by the President under the Transportation Act on a special contract to furnish cars, made by a station agent with the plaintiff during the period of federal control of railroads.


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