Wisconsin Supreme Court January 15, 1867 (Stephenson v. United States Express Co.)

Dixon, C. J.

If it be conceded, where the consignee has no known place of residence or business at the place of destination, and cannot, after reasonable diligence, be found, so that delivery of the goods may be made to - him in person, that a common carrier may, by law or by custom of the particular place, absolve himself from liability as such, and assume the character and responsibilities of a