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Reports for Volume 1, 1966
V/O RASNOIMPORT v. GUTHRIE & CO., LTD.
Bill of lading-Warranty of authority-Bill of lading, signed by ship's agents, for more goods than actually shipped-Liability of ship's agents to bill of lading holders for value of goods not shipped-Breach of implied warranty of authority-Common-law and statutory estoppels-Bills of Lading Act, 1855, Sects. 1, 3.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 1
BOSMA v. LARSEN
Limitation of action - Charter-party - "Charterers to indemnify the Owners against all consequences or liabilities [of] signing Bills of Lading"-Damage to cargo- Whether cause of action arose on incurring of liability by shipowners to cargo-owners or on discharging of such liability- Limitation Act, 1939.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 22
HORSLER v. ALEXANDER BRUCE (GRAYS), LTD.
Master and servant - Fellow-employee - Safe plant and appliances - Labourer struck by falling baulk of timber - Use of case dogs - Negligence of crane-driver. Costs-Delay in bringing action-Effect. Practice - Writ - Desirability of defendant being informed of issue immediately. Trade union-Delays in bringing actions- Warning that plaintiffs might lose part of their costs.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 30
WESTMINSTER BANK, LTD. v. ZANG
Banking - Cheques - Unindorsed cheques - Holder in due course-Holder for value- Cheques Act, 1957, Sect, 2-Whether confined to collections for payee's account.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 49
GILLETTE INDUSTRIES, LTD. v. W. H. MARTIN, LTD.
Carriage of goods-Loss of goods in transit-Negligence of forwarding agents in engaging lorry-Whether amounting to fundamental breach of contract-Liability of forwarding agents-Institute of Shipping and Forwarding Agents Standard Trading Conditions.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 57
THE QUEEN v. D'ALBUQUERQUE EX PARTE BRESNAHAN
National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Acts, 1946 to 1964-Death of employee-Whether caused by accident arising out of and in course of his employment-Sect. 8 of Act of 1946.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 69
VERITAS SHIPPING CORPORATION v. ANGLO-CANADIAN CEMENT, LTD.
Arbitration-Arbitrator-Removal and appointment in stead - Arbitration Act, 1950, Sects. 23, 25 (1).
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 76
SAUNDERS (MAYFAIR) FURS, LTD. v. CHAS. WM. DAVIS, LTD.
Bailment-Bailee for reward-Duty of care-Theft of fur coat exhibited in bailee's shop window-Liability of bailee.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 78
WORTHINGTON v. BRITISH PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURERS, LTD.
Master and servant-System of working-Fellow-employee-Grabman's finger injured by alleged negligence of crane-driver-Alleged unsafe system of operating grab-Liability of employers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 84
J. MILLER, LTD. v. LAURENCE AND BARDSLEY
Contract-Mooring rights-Whether assignable-Alleged personal contract.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 90
THE "MIRAFLORES" AND THE "ABADESA"
Maritime Conventions Act, 1911 - Apportionment of fault where three vessels were involved-Sect. 1. Negligent navigation - Grounding in narrow channel while avoiding vessels in collision and burning oil on water - Liability of colliding vessels - Contributory negligence-Maritime Conventions Act, 1911, Sect. 1. Collision-Narrow channel-Duty to hold back-Starboard-side rule - Look-out - Tardy avoiding action-"Unable to manoeuvre" signal-Duty to take exceptional precautions in exceptional conditions - Rules for Navigation in Netherlands Inland Waters, Arts. 41 (2), 42 (1). Assessors-Conflicting advice.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 97
TRITONIA SHIPPING INC. v. SOUTH NELSON FOREST PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Arbitration Act, 1950 - Appointment of arbitrator by Court-Whether there was a contractual submission to arbitration - Meaning of "Arbitration to be settled in London"-Whether Court exercised its discretion properly in appointing arbitrator-Sects. 6, 10.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 114
THE "ABADESA"
Admiralty practice - Damages - Personal injuries and loss of life claims resulting from collision-Shipowners' right to contribution from owners of other vessel-Whether under Sect. 1 or Sect. 3 of Maritime Conventions Act, 1911.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 118
CONN v. WESTMINSTER MOTOR INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, LTD.
Motor insurance-"Maintain in efficient condition"-Taxi-cab with worn tyres and brakes-Accident (not caused by defects)-Liability of insurers-Costs of legal representation in proceedings arising from accident-Costs-County Courts Act, 1959.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 123
ODDY v. PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.
Houseowner's comprehensive insurance-"Storm or tempest"-Collapse of retaining wall on to assured's bungalow-Liability of insurers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 134
MANNIX, LTD. v. N. M. PATERSON & SONS, LTD.
Carriage by sea-Bad stowage-Loss of deck cargo (mechanical shovel) in bad weather-Whether stowage by shipper relieved shipowner from liability-Meaning of "dangers of navigation" in Art. 2433 of Civil Code of the Province of Quebec.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 139
RICHARDS v. BROOKS WHARF & BULL WHARF, LTD.
Master and servant - Fellow-employees - Obvious danger-Overstowed cargo in barge-Injury to dock worker-Alleged duty on fellow-employees to warn him of danger-Liability of employers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 145
ATLAS LEVANTE-LINIE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT v. GESELLSCHAFT FUER GETREIDEHANDEL A.G., AND BECHER (THE "PHOENIZIEN")
Bills of lading-Charter-party containing arbitration clause-Whether incorporated into bills of lading.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 150
SCOTT v. PHOENIX TIMBER COMPANY, LTD.
Master and servant-Unnecessary risk-Layer of paper covering cargo in bales-Injury to deal porter - Duty on employers to inspect hold-Liability of employers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 157
BURTS & HARVEY, LTD., AND ALCHEMY, LTD. v. VULCAN BOILER AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.
Consequential loss (breakdown) insurance-"Sudden and Accidental Damage [excluding] corrosion"-Split in heat exchanger tube (due to defective metal) resulting in production of very corrosive acid-Breakdown of plant after operating for few days-Liability of insurers-Measure of indemnity.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 161
PALMER v. REDERIJ TRIANDIA N.V.
Negligence-Means of access-Hatch bar grasped by dock worker descending ladder into hold of vessel-Fall-Liability of shipowners-Contributory negligence.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 173
DIAMANTE SOCIEDAD DE TRANSPORTES S.A. v. TODD OIL BURNERS, LTD. (THE "DIAMANTIS PATERAS")
Negligence-Products liability-Duty of care on manufacturers-Alleged faulty design or manufacture of ship's oil burning equipment-Liability of manufacturers to shipowners.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 179
HARDWICK GAME FARM v. SUFFOLK AGRICULTURAL AND POULTRY PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION, LTD.; WM. LILLICO & SON, LTD. (FIRST THIRD PARTY); GRIMSDALE & SONS, LTD. (SECOND THIRD PARTY); HENRY KENDALL & SONS (FIRST FOURTH PARTY); HOLLAND-COLOMBO TRADING SOCIETY, LTD. (SECOND FOURTH PARTY)
Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act, 1926 - Implied warranty of suitability - Whether applicable to feeding stuffs for pheasants and partridges-Whether applicable only to specific article sold in original state - Meaning of "poultry". -C.i.f. contracts-Applicability of Act-Unascertained goods-Passing of property. Sale of goods-Fitness for purpose-Implied condition-Whether fact that buyers and sellers were members of the same Trade Association rebutted presumption that buyers relied on sellers' judgment-Sale of Goods Act, 1893, Sect. 14 (1). -Merchantable quality - Implied condition - Sale of Goods Act, 1893, Sect. 14 (2). Contract-Implied term from course of dealing-Whether conditions printed on contract notes sent to buyers in previous dealings could be impliedly incorporated into contract although buyers had never read those conditions. -Latent defects clause - Whether apt to exclude liability for breach of implied condition as to fitness or whether restricted to quality.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 197
GAFFNEY v. AVIATION & SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD.
Occupiers' Liability Act, 1957-Bad stowage of timber-Injury to dock worker-Liability of shipowners for negligence of stevedores-Sect. 2 (2).
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 249
KELLY v. MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL COMPANY
Master and servant-System of working-Stacking bundles of plywood-Injury to dock worker-Liability of employers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 254
C. CZARNIKOW, LTD. v. KOUFOS
Carriage by sea-Deviation-Loss of market-Liability of shipowner-Measure of damages.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 259
SERA v. ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
Practice - Payment into Court in excess of damages awarded - Effect on security for costs paid into Court prior to grant of legal aid to foreign litigant. Costs-Foreign plaintiff-Payment into Court by defendants in excess of damages awarded-Extension of period for plaintiff's costs. Damages-Assessment-Personal injuries.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 275
DYCKHOFF v. VOKINS & CO., LTD.
Master and servant-Safe premises-Insecure hatch cover covered by tarpaulin-Injury to lighterman-Liability of employers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 284
DAVID TAYLOR & SON, LTD. v. BOWDEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
Carriage of goods-Loss of goods on hired lorry-Negligence of driver in leaving lorry unattended-Liability of lorry owners. Contract-Carriage of goods on hired lorry-Insurance-Whether lorry owners informed owners of goods that goods were not covered by insurance-Liability of lorry owners.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 287
GREGORY MARITIME, LTD. v. THOS. R. MILLER & SON, UNITED KINGDOM MUTUAL STEAMSHIP ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION, LTD., AND UNITED KINGDOM FREIGHT, DEMURRAGE AND DEFENCE ASSOCIATION, LTD.
Practice-Motion for order cancelling guarantee -Whether interlocutory relief or, in effect, summary judgment. -Motion for interim injunctions restraining P. & I. Club and Defence Association from terminating shipowners' membership, and from withdrawing support of arbitration proceedings.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 296
A. TOMLINSON (HAULIERS), LTD. v. HEPBURN
Insurance - Goods in transit - Insurance effected by road carriers-Goods stolen - Whether goods off risk - Whether insurance on carriers' legal liability or on goods-Bailors' interest in policy.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 309
SAMUEL MONTAGU & CO., LTD. v. SWISS AIR TRANSPORT COMPANY, LTD.
Carriage by air - Air consignment note - "Carriage . . . is subject to [Warsaw Convention] unless such carriage is not 'international carriage' as defined by the Convention" - Whether that condition complied with Art. 8 (q) and carrier entitled to limit liability for loss of bullion-Carriage by Air Act, 1932, First Schedule, Art. 8 (q)-Desirability of uniformity between U.S. law and English law.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 323
THE "VISCOUNT"
Salvage-Lifeboat crew as salvors-Alleged contract-Condemnation in costs for excessive bail.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 328
WADDY v. BOYD LINE, LTD. (THE "ARCTIC VIKING")
Master and servant-Capsizing of trawler in heavy weather-Death of boatswain-Alleged negligence of skipper-Liability of shipowners.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 335
THE "WESTPORT" (No. 3)
Admiralty practice-Appraisement and sale-Ship's agents' fees-Whether properly included in disbursements-Administration of Justice Act, 1956, Sect. 1 (1) (p).
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 342
GINZBERG AND OTHERS v. BARROW HAEMATITE STEEL COMPANY, LTD. AND McKELLAR
Sale of goods (c.i.f.)-Passing of property-Delivery of goods against delivery order (substituted for bill of lading)-No payment made-Whether payment was condition precedent or condition concurrent-Right of sellers to recover goods from buyer and/or receiver of buyers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 343
BURTS & HARVEY, LTD., AND ALCHEMY, LTD. v. VULCAN BOILER AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.
Practice-Interest on amount due under insurance policy.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 354
PRACTICE DIRECTION
Applications under the Adoption Act, 1958. Avoidance of delay.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 356
SAVAGE v. T. WALLIS, LTD.
Damages-Assessment-Personal injuries sustained by stevedore-Whether epileptiform attacks and mental deterioration resulting from head injury-Refusal to undergo operation.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 357
THE "EVAINE"
Salvage-Fire on board yacht-Risk to non-professional salvors-Whether yacht's crew (in dinghy) in danger-Dispute as to value of salved vessel. Costs-Payment into Court in excess of salvage award-Effect of legal aid.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 362
SOPROMA S.p.A. v. MARINE & ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Sale of goods (c. & f.)-Documentary credits-Tender of documents-Bill of lading-Validity when marked "Freight collect"-Law applicable to determine efficacy-Effect of tender of non-negotiable bill of lading-Whether goods properly described-Certificates-Effect of inconsistent statements-Applicability of "de minimis" rule to tender of documents. -Whether sellers could present documents direct to buyers. Practice-Special case-Right to argue before Court point not taken at arbitration.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 367
BROOKS v. BRITISH RAILWAYS BOARD
Negligence-Crane-driver-Lighterman crushed between jib and stanchion on quayside-Occupational hazard-Contributory negligence-Liability of crane-driver's employers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 392
CAMPIN v. PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY
Negligence-Unnecessary risk-Injury to lorry driver when bale was hoisted suddenly-Liability of employers of crane-driver.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 398
N.V. BODEWES SCHEEPSWERVEN AND N.V. KUVA v. HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION, LTD. (THE "JAN HERMAN")
Charter-party - Lay days - Commencement - Freight agreement providing for 24 hours' notice of readiness to load and discharge-Whether notice could not be given until vessel had arrived-Whether laytime could not commence before expiration of notice.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 402
CONN v. WESTMINSTER MOTOR INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, LTD.
Motor insurance-"Maintain in efficient condition"-Taxi-cab with worn tyres and brakes-Accident (not caused by defects)-Liability of insurers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 407
UNITED DOMINIONS TRUST, LTD. v. KIRKWOOD
Money-lenders Act, 1900-"Bonƒ fide carrying on the business of banking"-Stocking finance-Whether company making loans was acting as banker or money-lender-Sect. 6-"Communis error facit jus."
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 418
THE "EK"
Collision-Overtaking or crossing vessel-Tardy avoiding action by stand-on vessel when collision could not be avoided by action of give-way vessel alone-Collision Regulations, 1954, Rules 21, 28. Costs-Contributory negligence-No counterclaim by defendants-Effect.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 440
LEESH RIVER TEA COMPANY, LTD., AND OTHERS v. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. (THE "CHYEBASSA")
Carriage by sea-Damage to cargo by sea-water owing to stevedores stealing storm valve cover plate at port of call-Liability of shipowners-Hague Rules, Art. III, rr. 1, 2; Art. IV, rr. 1, 2.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 450
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANK, LTD. v. ATELIERS DE CONSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIQUES DE CHARLEROI
Banking-Agency-Alleged conversion of cheques by bank-Whether agent had authority from principals to indorse cheques and pay them into his account.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 463
JENKINS v. RICHARD THOMAS & BALDWINS, LTD.
Damages-Revision of assessment on further evidence-Personal injuries claim.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 473
COMPAGNIE NOUVELLE FRANCE NAVIGATION, S.A. v. COMPAGNIE NAVALE AFRIQUE DU NORD (THE "ORANIE" AND THE "TUNISIE")
Practice-Stay of arbitration-Foreign action impeaching charter-parties containing agreement to arbitrate-Principles affecting granting of injunction restraining taking of further steps in arbitration.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 477
THE "ERROL"
Admiralty practice - Interest on judgment debt-Ship's mortgage incorporating interest terms contained in registered charge on land - Whether that rate of interest applied after date of judgment - Land Registration Act, 1925, Sect. 28.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 491
A. A. AMRAM, LTD. v. BREMAR COMPANY, LTD.
Arbitration - Award - Motion to set aside or remit - Alleged misconduct of arbitrators: (a) parties not present at arbitration; (b) no opportunity of presenting case; or of calling witnesses and adducing documents; and (c) no notice of meetings of arbitrators - Estoppel.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 494
FISHER v. HARRODS, LTD.
Negligence - Reasonable care - Sale of dangerous cleaning fluid - Injury to eyes of user of fluid - Dangerous container - Duty on shopkeeper to make inquiries and to warn users.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 500
HANG FUNG SHIPPING & TRADING COMPANY, LTD. v. MULLION & CO., LTD.
Charter-party-Ship's gear-Free in and out charter-party-Whether shipowners obliged to supply cargo gear in working order-Gencon charter-party (amended). Contract-Construction-Whether Court could look at deleted words.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 511
SUISSE ATLANTIQUE SOCIETE D'ARMEMENT MARITIME S.A. v. N.V. ROTTERDAMSCHE KOLEN CENTRALE
Charter-party-Consecutive voyages-Detention-Alleged fundamental breach-Delays by charterers in loading and discharging cargoes preventing vessel performing more voyages in charter time-Whether shipowners entitled to damages (less demurrage payments) for loss of further freights-Effect of deliberate breach by charterers-Whether payments of demurrage by charterers precluded shipowners from recovering further damages-Whether demurrage clause was an exceptions or limiting clause which was not applicable because of fundamental breach-Consideration of fundamental breach and breach of fundamental term.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 529
COMPANIA NAVIERA TERMAR S.A. v. TRADAX EXPORT S.A.
Charter-party-Demurrage-"Time used in shifting from . . . anchorage to . . . berth in Hull not to count as laytime"-Whether delay (due to insufficiency of depth of water) for charterers' or shipowners' account-Baltimore Berth Grain Charter Party.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 566
ADAM & HARVEY, LTD. v. INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SUPPLIES COMPANY, LTD.
Practice-Order 14 proceedings-Conditional leave to defend-Whether "bona fide" counterclaim existed.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 571
THE "ALLETTA" AND THE "ENGLAND"
Collision-River-Vessel crossing river-Duty to hold back-Signals-Duty to take drastic action to avoid collision-Duty to have person on board with knowledge of river and by-laws-Port of London River By-laws, 1938 and 1958, By-laws 26, 35, 42, 45.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 573
J. VERMAAS' SCHEEPVAARTBEDRIJF N.V. v. ASSOCIATION TECHNIQUE DE L'IMPORTATION CHARBONNIERE (THE "LAGA")
Charter-party - Laytime - Strike-"Any time lost through existing strikes . . . not to count . . ."-Refusal of French port labour to unload vessels carrying coal, thereby hoping to aid French miners-Whether delay was due to existing strike-Chamber of Shipping Coal and Pitch Master Charter-Party, 1956 ("Aticol").
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 582
JONES v. FREIGHT CONVEYORS, LTD.
Master and servant-Occupational hazard-Injury to quay porter unloading timber from bogie-Liability of employers.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 593
C. CZARNIKOW, LTD. v. KOUFOS
Carriage by sea-Deviation-Loss of market-Liability of shipowner-Measure of damages.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 595
GIBRALTAR PACKERS, LTD. v. BASIC ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, LTD.
Sale of goods-Invoicing back-Ascertained goods-Passing of property-Whether right to require original seller to repurchase goods was extinguished by agreement-Sale of Goods Act, 1893, Sects. 16, 18, Rule 5.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 615
MULLARD, BIGDEN AND O'SHEA v. BLUNDELL & CROMPTON, LTD., AND SCINDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
Negligence - Unnecessary risk - Injuries to ship-repairers when steam escaped in ship's engine-room-Liability of employers and/or shipowners.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 628
PLAISTOW TRANSPORT, LTD. v. GRAHAM
Insurance-Goods in transit-Loss of goods on lorry-Whether lorry left unattended-Whether sleeping driver was effective attendance.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 639
SALOMON v. COMMISSIONERS OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE
Revenue-Customs duty-Value of camera and case (a gift) for Customs duty purposes-Customs and Excise Act, 1952, Sect. 258, Sixth Schedule.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 642
TAPLIN v. T. F. MALTBY, LTD.
Damages-Assessment-Personal injuries claim by stevedore-Accelerated degeneration-Whether stevedore failed to take steps to obtain employment as permanent tally clerk.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 650
PRACTICE DIRECTION
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 656
MILLER STEAMSHIP COMPANY, PTY., LTD. v. OVERSEAS TANKSHIP (U.K.), LTD. R. W. MILLER & CO., PTY., LTD. v. SAME (THE "WAGON MOUND" (No. 2))
Negligence-Foreseeability of damage-Spillage of furnace oil from vessel in harbour-Fire-Damage to ships-Liability of demise charterer of vessel. "Rylands v. Fletcher"-Spillage of furnace oil from vessel in harbour-Fire-Damage to ships-Liability of demise charterer of vessel. Nuisance-Spillage of furnace oil from vessel in harbour-Fire-Damage to ships-Whether public nuisance causing particular and direct injury to owners of ships-Whether foreseeability an essential element of nuisance-Liability of demise charterer of vessel.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 657
BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., LTD. v. ALICIA HOSIERY, LTD.
Practice-Order 14 proceedings on bills of exchange-Counterclaim by defendants-Discretion of Court to refuse stay of execution.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 668
BRITISH TRANSPORT DOCKS BOARD v. THE OWNERS OF THE PROCEEDS OF SALE OF THE STEAMERS OR VESSELS "CHARGER," "PROBE," "VIGIA," "DIDEKI," "SURVEYOR," "CONSTELLATION," "ERROL," AND "REGENCY" AND THE OWNERS OF THE STEAMERS OR VESSELS "VAERAN" AND "PURSUIT" (THE "CHARGER" AND OTHER VESSELS)
Admiralty practice - Priorities - Claim by harbour board for dock dues-Rights under Sect. 44 of Harbours, Docks, and Piers Clauses Act, 1847, not exercised by board-Effect on priorities.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 670
CHRIS FOODSTUFFS (1963), LTD. v. NIGERIAN NATIONAL SHIPPING LINE, LTD.
Carriage by sea-Cargo delivered damaged-Alleged faulty stowage or bad ventilation-Liability of shipowners-Hague Rules, Art. III, r. 2.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 677
COURT LINE, LTD. v. FINELVET, A.G. (THE "JEVINGTON COURT")
Charter-party-Detention and/or expenses due to ". . . trading . . . to rivers or ports with bars . . . to be for charterers' account"-Construction of clause-Meaning of "bar"-Whether River Plate was a "river", and Martin Garcia Bar was a "bar".
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 683
THE "CALYX"
Admiralty practice-Contempt of Court-Arrested vessel moved-Warrant of attachment or fine against master.
[1966] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 701
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