ANSELME DEWAVRIN FILS ET CIE. v. WILSONS & NORTH-EASTERN RAILWAY SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD.

(1931) 39 Ll.L.Rep. 289

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Roche.

Bill of lading - Damage to goods (wool tops) during land transit-Negligence of A (sub-carriers) employed by defendants (carriers) - Through bill of lading from Dunkirk to Bramley (Yorkshire)-Liability of defendants- Whether English or French law applied -Circumstances to be considered -Lex loci contractus-Road transport to be at "proprietor's risk in accordance with the stipulations of the present bill of lading"-Stipulations providing (inter alia) that "when goods are . . . awaiting . . . removal after discharge, or are carried at through rates or consigned from or to places beyond the port of . . . discharge, the shipowner is not liable for damage thereto or loss thereof, notwithstanding any negligent or wrongful act or default of any person whatsoever in his employ"-