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EFFORT SHIPPING CO. LTD. v. LINDEN MANAGEMENT S.A. AND ANOTHER (THE “GIANNIS NK”)

[1996] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 577

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Hirst, Lord Justice Morritt and Lord Justice Ward

Cargo - Dangerous cargo - Shipper’s liability - Carriage by sea - Cargo of ground-nuts shipped at Dakar infested with Khapra beetle - Cargo jettisoned at sea - Whether infestation originated in ground-nut cargo shipped under charter - Whether Khapra beetle already on board vessel when ground-nut cargo shipped - Whether cargo dangerous by reason of presence of Khapra beetle - Whether shippers liable - Bills of Lading Act 1855, s. 1.

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