A. N. SATTERTHWAITE & CO. LTD. v. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY LTD. (THE "EURYMEDON")

[1971] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 399

NEW ZEALANDSUPREME COURT

Before Mr. Justice Beattie

Bill of lading - Himalaya clause - Whether stevedore entitled to protection of exemption and limitation clauses in bill of lading - Whether contract between consignee and stevedore. Contract - Consideration - Whether performance of or promise to perform an obligation already imposed on a party on a different contract is sufficient consideration to support a new contract between that party and a new party. Stevedores - Negligence - Damage to cargo - Whether stevedores entitled to benefit of Himalaya clause in bill of lading.