Rountree v. Lydick-Barmann Co.
Texas Court of Civil Appeals
150 S.W.2d 173 (1941)
Relevant factsFree
Lydick-Barmann Co. (plaintiff) hired Rountree (defendant) to transport goods to an address listed on a straight bill of lading naming Lydick as both consignor and consignee, with an instruction to "notify Crone Company." Finding no Lydick office at the destination, Rountree delivered the goods directly to Crone Company instead, causing Lydick to lose the goods; Lydick sued and won at trial, and Rountree appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a carrier must deliver the goods referenced in a straight bill of lading directly to the named consignee.