Mr. Justice Holdom
delivered the opinion of the court.
2. Carriers—when agent receiving goods for shipper is relieved from liability for freight charges. Before a party receiving a shipment of goods as agent for the shipper can be relieved from liability for payment of the freight charges on the goods, in an action to recover such charges, it must affirmatively appear that the carrier had actual notice of such agency. 3. Carriers, § 33a*—what is implied notice as to tariff rates. The fact that tariff rates fixed by the Interstate Commerce Commission are on file at Washington is implied notice to all persons interested in such rates. 4. Carriers, § 29*—validity of provisions of Interstate Commerce Act as to liability for freight charges. The Interstate Commerce Act, providing that “the owner or consignee shall pay the freight and all other lawful charges,” is constitutional. 5. Carriers—when consignee is impliedly liable for charges. A consignee receiving goods shipped is impliedly liable for the shipment charges. Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI