Deduction of Overcharges To Satisfy Debts of Predecessor Company

A company requested a review of alleged transportation overcharges, including a deduction from other moneys due to the company. The money was deducted to satisfy the debts of a company which was the predecessor company of the protester. The successor company was, in essence, a continuation of the old company's interests and activities, and the successor did not show otherwise in order to avoid liability for the old company's debts. There is no evidence that the company had an oral agreement for shipments at a higher rate. The agency's action in deducting the moneys to liquidate overcharges was proper.