U.S. v. GALVESTON & c. RY. CO.

No. 440.

279 U.S. 401 (1929)

UNITED STATES v. GALVESTON, HARRISBURG & SAN ANTONIO RAILWAY COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 13, 1929.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Assistant Attorney General Galloway, with whom Attorney General Mitchell was on the brief, for the United States.

Mr. Charles H. Bates, with whom Mr. Wm. R. Harr was on the brief, for respondent.


MR. JUSTICE BUTLER delivered the opinion of the Court.

The Quartermaster Corps of the Army shipped on government bills of lading over the lines of respondent and connecting carriers a number of authorized private mounts of army officers ordered to change stations. Respondent was the last carrier and presented bills based on tariff rates applicable for the transportation of private property. The charges have been paid less $475.17, withheld by the Government on the...

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