Seller Not Liable for Goods Damaged in Transit After Delivery to Carrier

The dispute centered on the liability of a seller who delivered goods to a carrier for transport, where the goods were subsequently damaged during transit, with the buyer claiming the seller was responsible for the loss despite the delivery to the carrier. The court ruled that under established commercial principles concerning sales contracts involving shipment, once the seller has duly delivered the goods to the carrier designated by the buyer or according to the agreed terms, the risk of loss or damage during transportation transfers to the buyer; therefore, the seller was not liable for the damage sustained by the merchandise while in the carrier's possession.