EXPRESS COMPANY v. CALDWELL


88 U.S. 264 (____)

21 Wall. 264

EXPRESS COMPANY v. CALDWELL.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. C.A. Seward, for the company, plaintiff in error.

Mr. S.R. Bond, contra.


Mr. Justice STRONG delivered the opinion of the court.

Notwithstanding the great rigor with which courts of law have always enforced the obligations assumed by common carriers, and notwithstanding the reluctance with which modifications of that responsibility, imposed upon them by public policy, have been allowed, it is undoubtedly true that special contracts with their employers limiting their liability are recognized as...

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