Supreme Court of Missouri March 15, 1858 (Carr v. Steamboat Michigan)

Richardson, Judge,

delivered the opinion of the court.

The plaintiffs shipped at New Orleans four cases of merchandise, which the defendant contracted to transport and deliver at St. Louis, “ the dangers of the river and fire only excepted,” and in the bill of lading reserved the “ privilege of reshipping.” This action is brought for a breach of the contract in failing to deliver the goods.