Supreme Court of the United States January 24, 1916, 137 (New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad v. Peninsula Produce Exchange)

Mr. Justice Hughes

delivered the opinion of the court.

On May 26, 1910, The Peninsula Produce Exchange of Maryland delivered to the New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad Company at Marion, Maryland, a carload of strawberries for transportation to New York City. The conditions of the transportation were set forth in the bill of lading issued by the railroad company.