warehouseman liability
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 240 U.S. 632 - Southern Railway Co. v. Prescott · 1916Most cited · 472 citing opinions
burden of proof
As it is the duty of the warehouseman to deliver upon proper demand, his failure to do so, without excuse, has been regarded as making a prima facie case of negligence. If, however, it appears that the loss is due to fire, that fact in itself, in the absence of circumstances permitting the inference of lack of reasonable precautions, does not suffice to show neglect, and the plaintiff, having the affirmative of the issue, must go forward with the evidence.
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