i-law.com

BOLANDS, LTD v. LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 1

Insurance-Burglary and theft-Loss in consequence of riots excepted-Incidents essential to constitute a riot.

HARRIS v. McROBERT.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 5

Insurance-Brokers and agents-Authority of company's agent to alter terms of fire insurance policy-Insurance on goods "in the open . . . but warranted not within fifty feet of . . . building containing fire heat" - Agreement made by agent to alter policy to cover goods in shed built on site where goods previously stored-Agreement repudiated by company -Action by assured against agent.

ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM COMPANY, LTD. v. STEAUA ROMANA SOCIETE ANONYME POUR L'INDUSTRIE DU PETROLE AND OTHERS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 6

Procedure-Service of writ outside jurisdiction -Contract-Sale of oil f.o.b.-Claim for repayment of money had and received-R.S.C. Order XI., r. 1 (e).

BJORNSTAD AND ANOTHER v. OUSE SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 7

Arbitration-Shipbuilding contract containing arbitration clause - Application by Norwegian parties to Court for appointment of arbitrator under Arbitration Act, 1889, Sect. 5 - Appeal against appointment of arbitrator-Construction of statute-Discretion of Court held to be exercisable where applicant is a foreigner residing outside the jurisdiction.

MARITIME SALVORS, LTD. v. PELTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. (THE "ZELO").

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 9

Collision with sunken wreck-Assessment of damages - Objections to Registrar's report-Value of expectation of salving wreck.

ANGLO-POLISH STEAMSHIP LINE, LTD. v. VICKERS, LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 9

Procedure-Postponement of trial-Application granted on conditions including payment by applicants of cost of warehousing cargo during postponement -Discretion of Trial Judge.

STEAMSHIP "AJAX" AND OTHER VESSELS (CONSIGNMENTS TO ALOIS SCHWEIGER & CO.).

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 10

Prize-Goods imported by enemy domiciled in England-Part goods imported before outbreak of war-Part at sea at outbreak of war and afterwards delivered to and sold by enemy firm -Part permitted by Controller to pass into commercial use.

CHARTERED TRUST AND EXECUTOR COMPANY v. LONDON & SCOTTISH ASSURANCE CORPORATION.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 10

Insurance (Marine)-Loss by scuttling- Judgment in favour of innocent mortgagees set aside by consent.

THE "PALUDINA."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 13

Dragging collision in harbour at Malta-
Foul berth-Defective moorings.

THE "HOLENDRECHT."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 19

Salvage-Services to ship damaged by collision and temporarily abandoned in River Thames in foggy weather.

THE "CAROLINA E. DE PEREZ."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 21

Collision in dock at Maryport - Breaking away of defendant steamer from moorings -Whether due to opening of gates of dock without warning or to insufficient moorings.

RE JOHN WILLIAM JAMES.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 23

Probate-Leave to presume death of chief
engineer of missing vessel.

FENN LIGHTERAGE COMPANY v. THAMES & CREEK MOTOR BOAT COMPANY.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 24

Sale of motor boat or sale of share in boat.

KARL MALMBERG v. H. J. EVANS & CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 25

Sale of goods (ferro silicon) c.i.f.-Tender of documents-Refusal to accept Swedish insurance document tendered as policy- Perils insured against and conditions of policy not fully stated therein - Same document accepted by buyers on previous and subsequent occasions - Refusal upheld.

FORT SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. PEDERSON & CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 26

Bill of lading-Claim for freight on cargo of pit props - Counterclaim for short delivery of 12,000 pieces not shipped but included by error in bill of lading-Conclusive evidence clause of charter party incorporated in bill of lading-"Owner shall be responsible for the number of pieces signed for by the master or his agent, fire and fraud excepted."-Judgment for plaintiffs on claim and for defendants on counterclaim.

HENRY FRANKEL v. EDWIN BRACEWELL, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 28

Contract-Agreement to insure goods held by defendants on behalf of plaintiff-Disputed amount of damage by fire.

J. McCARTHY v. F. F. DIXON & CO. (LONDON), LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 29

Insurance-Motor-car-Payment of claim-
Whether made to assured's agent.

C. R. SANTER v. H. G. POLAND AND OTHERS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 29

Insurance-Motor-car-Loss by fire-Untrue statement in proposal form as to age of car-Avoidance of policy upheld.

RE CARLISLE STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 30

Company - Liquidation - Proof of debts - Consideration for introducing new capital.

NEVILLE SHIPPING CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 30

Company-Shares-Reduction of capital.

THE CONSTRUCTIVE FINANCE COMPANY, LTD., v. THE ENGLISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 31

Insurance against loss on hire-purchase transactions - Ascertainment of loss - Non-receipt of instalments due from hirers-Hire-purchase agreements determined by sellers-Whether future instalments (or only payments due on determination) covered by policy.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. FORSIKRINGS-AKTIESELSKABET NATIONAL (OF COPENHAGEN).

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 32

Insurance-Deposit to be made by insurers under Assurance Companies Act, 1909- Whether required from foreign company carrying on fire re-insurance business in U.K. under re-insurance treaties.

MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK v. THE ONTARIO METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 32

Motion to expedite hearing of appeal.

H. C. MANN & CO. v. A. F. DEFFERARY & SONS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 35

Sale of ship-Delay in delivery-Liability of sellers as agents of underwriters or as principals-Contract signed as "A. D. & Sons, agents for the underwriters" -Vessel abandoned to underwriters -Whether bill of sale necessary to transfer-Assessment of damages.

MARITIME SALVORS, LTD., v. PELTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. (THE "ZELO").

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 41

Collision with sunken wreck-Assessment of damages-Objections to Registrar's report -Value of expectation of salving wreck.

(Continued from p. 10.)

"SAN ONOFRE" v. "MELANIE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 46

Procedure-Appeal from Order of Admiralty Registrar as to lodging record for Court of Appeal within stated period.

THE "SIERRA MADRE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 47

Salvage - Services rendered by German salvage steamer to Belgian steamship stranded at mouth of River Elbe.

THE "JUPITER."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 48

International law - Ship - Ownership - Russian ship-Claim by Russian shipowning company with head office in Paris-Motion on behalf of Soviet Government (claiming to be independent Sovereign State) to set aside writ.

THE "AUSTRALIA."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 49

Collision in River Scheldt-Manoeuvres in rounding bend in river-Scheldt Regulations -Excessive speed of plaintiff ship-Failure of defendant ship to keep in her own water-Both to blame.

THE "NEWTOWNARDS."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 52

Collision in River Thames in foggy weather.

THE "OTTAR JARL."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 53

Procedure-Collision-Stay of action second
in point of time.

HULL CENTRAL DRY DOCK & ENGINEERING WORKS, LTD. v. OHLSON STEAMSHIP, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 54

Repairs to ship-Delay by strike-Penalties -Tender containing the words "Usual strike and breakdown clause applies to this tender"-Contract containing the words "No extension of time will be allowed unless it is . . . agreed that extra repairs cannot be carried out concurrent with the contract work"- Whether time necessary to complete extra work sufficient to carry contract time on to commencement of strike.

J. McCARTHY v. F. F. DIXON & CO. (LONDON), LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 58

Insurance-Motor-car-Payment of claim-
Whether made to assured's agent.

(Continued from p. 29.)

GRAY v. SLATER, BIRDS & CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 59

Sale of goods (imported maple flooring)- Construction of clause in sale contract "Owing to the railway strike in America the above is subject to shipment and safe arrival at port"-Short delivery- Action for damages.

BENSON v. "DORSET" (OWNERS OF).

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 60

Life Claim-Invitee on ship-Death by fall into hold due to negligence of fellow-workmen -Claim dismissed.

IN RE STEVEN LINE, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 61

Company-Winding-up.

RUSSIAN COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL BANK v. LE COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE MULHOUSE AND THE WESTMINSTER BANK, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 63

Claim for return of pledged bonds-Effect of Soviet decrees as to abolition of banks on London branch of Russian bank-Whether plaintiff bank abolished -Capacity to sue-Costs-Exhaustion of power of attorney by disappearance of entity which gave it or by supervention of altered circumstances.

MATHIE v. THE ARGONAUT MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 64

Insurance (Marine)-Loss of cargo-Claim- Defences of non-disclosure of material fact (valuation including freight already insured) and over-insurance-Notice of abandonment: whether accepted.

THE "CATHERINE ETHEL."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 69

Collision (dumb barge and steamship in River Thames)-Manoeuvres in passing through centre arch of London Bridge.

THE "NEWTOWNARDS."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 71

Collision in River Thames in foggy weather -Disputed speeds, courses and sound signals.

(Continued from p. 53.)

THE "AVON."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 74

Collision in River Thames-Plaintiff ship
turning in river.

THE "NEDENES."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 74

Collision-Limitation of liability.

INDUSTRIAL GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. v. CORPORATION OF LLOYD'S.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 78

Contract - Formation - Guarantee-Insurance of acceptances by individual underwriter at Lloyd's - Pamphlet issued by Corporation of Lloyd's containing information as to the security of a Lloyd's policy and as to precautions taken by Committee of Lloyd's to ensure solvency of individual underwriters - Claim by plaintiffs to recover from Corporation of Lloyd's sums due from insolvent underwriter on policies-Claim dismissed.

NAAMLOOZE VENNOOTSCHAP, &c., VREDOBERT v. EUROPEAN SHIPPING CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 84

Sale of ships-Five vessels sold for lump sum: one lost before payment completed -Disputed price of lost vessel- Date of transfer of ownership-Ownership of insurance moneys recovered.

MOND v. INDUSTRIAL GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD., AND ANOTHER.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 84

ANGLO-POLISH STEAMSHIP LINE, LTD., v. VICKERS, LTD., THE ANGLO-DUTCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD., AND GROHNKE & Co.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 88

Charter-party-Claims for freight, demurrage, salvage charges, &c.-Cargo of submarine bombs to be transhipped at Swedish port - Refusal of Swedish Authorities to allow transhipment- Whether contract frustrated by illegality or impossibility of performance.

INDUSTRIAL GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD., v. BUCHANAN AND OTHERS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 89

Claim for money lent and claim under
policies of insurance on bills of exchange.

TRADING SOCIETY KWIK-HOO-TONG OF JAVA v. THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON SUGAR SUPPLY.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 90

Sale of sugar-Delivery-Sellers to nominate port within certain limits at which steamers were to load-Buyers to give reasonable notice of expected readiness -Meaning of demurrage - Whether buyers are entitled to demurrage at agreed rate or bound to prove their claim in liquidated damages.

IN RE CITY EQUITABLE FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 93

Companies - Duties of directors - Control and custody of investments - Assurance Companies Act, 1909 - Alleged misfeasance.

COMPANIA NAVIERA MARTIARTU v. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 95

Marine Insurance - Loss - Claim-Alleged wilful casting away of ship with privity of owners - Inferences from financial position of owners, family relationships between owners and ship's officers and absence of attempts to save the ship.

[The "Arnus."]

SAMUEL MONTAGU & CO. v. BANCO DE PORTUGAL.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 99

Banking-Instructions to provide security to procure release of arrested ship- Security by engagement intended-Cash deposit paid-Meaning of "cau‡ao" and "donner caution."

PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY v. THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND COUNCILLORS OF THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF WOOLWICH.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 103

Rates-King George V Dock-Assessment at general rate - Whether assessment should be at one-fourth of general rate- Public Health Act, 1875, Sect. 211.

AYSCOUGH v. SHEED, THOMSON & CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 104

Sale of goods (eggs)-Arbitration clause in contract-Reference to arbitration to be claimed within time limit-Submission to arbitration after time by both parties-Claim by sellers that buyer was out of time allowed by arbitrators -Action by buyer for damages- Whether barred by arbitration.

GLANVILL, ENTHOVEN & CO. v. COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND REVENUE.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 107

Revenue-Excess Profits Duty-Deduction of remuneration from profits-Unterwriting agents' authorised clerk for underwriting marine risks at Lloyd's- Whether concerned in management of business.

THE "JUPITER."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 110

International law-Ship-Ownership-Russian ship-Claim by Russian shipowning company with head office in Paris- Motion on behalf of Soviet Government (claiming to be independent Sovereign State) to set aside writ.

(Continued from p. 48).

THE "ADLER."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 112

Collision in Gravesend Reach-Bad look-out on plaintiff vessel-Negligence of defendant vessel in not reducing her way- Both held to blame.

THE "REPORTO."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 114

Collision in River Humber-Trawlers on crossing courses-Collision Regulations, Arts. 19 and 22.

THE "BARON BLANTYRE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 114

Probate-Leave to presume death of master
mariner.

THE "CONIFER."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 116

Salvage-Services rendered by tugs after
collision in Gravesend Reach.

PETERSEN v. HAMMOND.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 117

Sale of ship-Deposit paid by cheque subsequently
dishonoured.

THE "CARISBROOKE CASTLE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 117

Negligence - Damage to barge - Whether berth defective or barge unfit to take the ground.

SCHMOLL FILS & CO. INCORPORATED v. SCRIVEN BROS. & CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 118

Sale of goods (hides)-Delivery under c.i.f. contract-"No claim shall be valid unless made within two weeks after the goods are delivered" - Meaning of delivery-Three stages.

SOUS SECRETAIRE D'ETAT AU MINISTERE DES TRAVAUX PUBLIQUES CHARGE DE LA MARINE MARCHANDE v. W. & R. BARNETT.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 120

Charter-party - Failure by charterers to implement charter-party-Measure of damages - Whether owners bound to minimise damages by re-chartering ship to same charterers at lower rate of hire.

ANGLO-POLISH STEAMSHIP LINE, LTD. v. VICKERS, LTD., THE ANGLO-DUTCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD., AND GROHNKE & CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 121

Pill of lading-Claim for freight, demurrage, salvage charges, &c.-Cargo of submarine bombs to be transhipped at Swedish port - Refusal of Swedish Authorities to allow transhipment- Whether contract frustrated by illegality or impossibility of performance - Expenses incurred partly to clear goods from ship and partly to maintain shipowner's lien.

(Continued from p. 89).

WILLIAMS v. BALTIC INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF LONDON, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 126

Insurance (motor car)-Accident-Damages recovered against driver (relative of insured)-Indemnification of insured "against claims . . . for which the assured or any licensed personal friend or relative of the insured, while driving the car with the insured's general knowledge and consent, shall become legally liable in compensation for loss of life or accidental bodily injury caused to any person"-Whether policy in nature of gaming and wagering and affected by Life Insurance Act, 1774-Interest in subject-matter of insurance unnecessary unless prohibited by some Act-Insurance without interest in subject-matter of policy not prohibited by common law.

GRAHAM JOINT STOCK SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. MERCHANTS' MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 126

Insurance (Marine)-Scuttling-Motion for
order of Court.

[The "Ioanna."]

CHELLEW v. J. & A. BROWN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 129

Shipmaster-Action for breach of contract
to employ and for wrongful dismissal.

SCOTTISH METROPOLITAN ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. v. GROOM.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 131

Insurance (marine) - Loss - Defence by original insurers of scuttling successful -Refusal by reinsurer to pay his proportion of costs in the action.

[The "Katina."]

JOHNSON v. UNION LIGHTERAGE CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 134

Tugmaster-Claim for wages-Refusal to obey orders which exposed him to danger held to be justified.

HARRIS v. McROBERT.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 135

Insurance-Brokers and agents-Authority of company's agent to alter terms of fire insurance policy-Insurance on goods "in the open . . . but warranted not within fifty feet of . . . building containing fire heat"-Agreement made by agent to alter policy to cover goods in shed built on site where goods previously stored - Agreement repudiated by company-Action by assured against agent.

(Continued from p. 6.)

THE CONSTRUCTIVE FINANCE COMPANY, LTD., v. THE ENGLISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 144

Insurance against loss on hire-purchase transactions - Ascertainment of loss- Non-receipt of instalments due from hirers-Hire-purchase agreement determined by sellers - Whether future instalments (or only payments due on determination) covered by policy.

(Continued from p. 32).

COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND REVENUE v. THE NEW YORK & PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 150

Revenue-Corporation Profits Tax-Wear and tear of machinery - Basis of calculation according to Income Tax or Excess Profits Duty rules (whichever greater) in respect of deductions-Deductions carried forward from previous years.

THE "CEDERIC."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 153

Overtaking collision in River Odiel.

THE "SKOGSTAD."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 154

Collision in Gravesend Reach-Reversal of manoeuvre when approaching another ship.

THE "ELVENES."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 157

Salvage-Services rendered by trawlers to disabled steamship off a dangerous coast in bad weather.

THE "ARTEMISIA."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 159

Collision in River Mersey-Plaintiff vessel leaving dock-Risky manoeuvring across bows of nearly stationary steamer- Plaintiff vessel alone to blame.

RE THE "MENAI."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 159

Ship's necessaries - Wages and disbursements -Order for appraisement and sale.

THE "BOTHWELL."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 162

Collision (lighter and steamship) in London dock-Lighter insecurely moored-Mooring at both ends necessary in dock.

THE "SVORONO."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 164

Salvage-Services rendered to steamship
aground on Margate Sands.

THE "LIVORNO."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 165

Collision in North Sea during fog-Case
settled.

THE "SAXICAVA."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 166

Collision in Straits of Gibraltar during fog- Excessive speed-Look-out-Misleading whistle signals.

CHELLEW v. J. & A. BROWN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 167

Shipmaster-Action for breach of contract to employ and for wrongful dismissal- Inferences separately insufficient but collectively sufficient to justify dismissal.

(Continued from p. 131.)

CRAMPTONS (SHIPBUILDERS), LTD., v. CAYZER, IRVINE & CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 169

Contract - Shipbuilding - Claim by shipwrights
for extras-Claim dismissed.

SEED SHIPPING CO. v. KELVIN SHIPPING CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 170

Contract-Sale of Ship-Whether contract
concluded-Consensus ad idem.

COMMERCIAL AND ESTATES COMPANY OF EGYPT v. BOARD OF TRADE.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 173

Right of angary-Cargo of timber belonging to neutrals seized during war by Timber Controller-Compensation claimed before War Compensation Court-Jurisdiction.

"SAN ONOFRE" v. "MELANIE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 174

Salvage-Appeal allowed to stand over.

PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY ("ORITA") v. MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 175

Negligence - Duties of Harbour Board (Mersey) as to dredging channel - Damage to ship - Whether caused by striking wreckage in buoyed and dredged channel or striking revetment outside channel - Application that at hearing of appeal an Assessor specially skilled in marine engineering should assist.

H. A. BRIGHTMAN & CO. v. BUNGE Y BORN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 175

Charter-party-Demurrage-Cargo of wheat or maize or rye - Whether loading delayed by strike and/or wheat export prohibitions - Obligation to load maize in lieu of wheat.

HOWLETT v. SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 176

Life claim - Lord Campbell's Act - Accidental death of joiner's labourer by falling into hold of steamer-Statutory Rules and Orders, 1904, as to Dangerous Industries framed under Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, Sect. 79-Whether ship unloading - Cargo discharged but hatches not replaced-Regulations made "for protection of persons employed in the processes" (of loading and unloading) -Whether deceased so employed.

BRITISH HISPANO LINE, LTD. v. PITTARD AND ANOTHER.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 181

Shipowning company-Payments to directors - Commission on sale of ship - Directors also members of firm managing company-Differences between business of ship broker and ship sales broker.

D. & T. G. ADAMS v. DESSEN & CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 184

Charter-party - Readiness to load - Late arrival at loading port-Cross claims for dead freight and for damages.

THE "PRESIDENT VAN BUREN."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 185

Tug and tow-Loss of port authority's tug by collision with tow - Towage agreement indemnifying tug owners against all claims - Tug owers' monopoly of available tugs-Whether towage agreement void as against public policy.

THE "UGO BASSI."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 188

Collision in dense fog - Disputed speeds - Whether negligent to go in fog from anchorage in bay into frequented waters.

THE "KELSOMEAD."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 188

Collision-Objection to Registrar's report- Thrust shaft of plaintiff steamer broken -Whether breakage a consequence of the collision.

THE "KESTREL."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 191

Collision in River Thames between tugs with barges in tow - Plaintiff tug passing out into channel of river - Whether defendant tug stationary or moving.

THE "TOKUFUKU MARU."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 191

Collision-Limitation of liability.

THE "RUAPEHU."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 193

Repairs to ship-Care and skill-Outbreak of fire on ship under repair-Alleged improper use of naked lights and other negligences-Responsibility for watching.

COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND REVENUE v. TURNBULL, SCOTT & CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 194

E. J. CHIBBETT (H.M. INSPECTOR OF TAXES) v. JOSEPH ROBINSON & SONS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 195

Revenue-Income tax-Managers of steamship line-Compensation paid voluntarily for "loss of office" caused by winding-up of company: whether exempt from tax.

PETERSEN v. DEVLIN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 197

Collision off Oban between Steamship and two trawlers connected by wire rope- Look-out.

LATTER v. PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 197

Personal injuries-Carter injured in taking timber from stack by direction of defendants' checker.

RE TOWN LINE (LONDON), LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 197

MUIR v. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 198

Workmen's Compensation-Ship's engineer attending to refrigerating machinery- Extremes of temperature-Heat stroke held to be an accident.

HOWDEN BROS. v. ULSTER BANK AND OTHERS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 199

Shipbuilding - Detention or conversion of new ship built under contract with plaintiffs-Passing of property-Delivery -Ship taken by receiver appointed by debenture holders of shipbuilding company -Damages awarded for detention -Passing of possession by portions as and when payments made by instalments.

HANSEN v. GABRIEL, WADE & ENGLISH, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 201

Charter-party - Freight - Reduction due when "price of good-class bunker coals ordinarily used in this trade" reduced to 80s. per ton-Construction-Whether actual price to shipowner or trade price fixed by Coal Controller - Whether brokerage and leadage should be included in price of coal.

POTTS & CO., LTD., v. BROWN, McFARLANE & CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 202

Sale of goods (pig-iron)-Claim of damages for mom-delivery-Extension of reasonable time for delivery by buyers' request for inspection and for analysis- Repudiation by buyers before inspector sent.

THE "CHRISTEL VINNEN."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 203

Bill of lading-Damage to part cargo of maize transhipped in port of refuge- Seaworthiness - Exceptions clause - Latent or patent defect - Whether damage caused by unseaworthiness (defective rivet) or by negligence in not detecting and preventing inflow of sea water-Onus-Claim for contribution in general average (expenses of putting into port of refuge on account of unseaworthiness).

PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. ("ORITA") v. MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 204

Negligence - Duties of harbour board (Mersey) as to dredging channel- Damage to ship-Whether caused by striking wreckage in buoyed and dredged channel or striking revetment bounding channel.

WESTERN ASSURANCE COMPANY v. CAPLAN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 207

Insurance-Motor-car-Theft-Condition of policy-Car not to be used to carry passengers for compensation unless with assent of insurer-Whether requirements of Ontario Insurance Act, c. 183, complied with-Leave to appeal from judgment of Supreme Court of Canada refused.

GREAT LAKES STEAMSHIP COMPANY v. MAPLE LEAF MILLING COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 208

Contract to partly unload vessel immediately upon arrival at port on Great Lakes- Whether concluded-Delay in unloading -Fall of water in harbour-Claim for damage to ship by settling upon derelict anchor.

THE "ANT."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 211

Collision-Limitation of liability.-Barge in tow colliding with steamship and later sunk by collision with landing stage- Negligence of tug admitted-Claim to limit liability of tug in one sum for the whole of the damages-Whether second collision caused by separate and distinct act of negligence.

THE "LESSEPS."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 211

Salvage-Disabled steamer towed into
Blyth.

THE "GOLDONI."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 214

Overtaking collision in North Sea- Whether overtaking vessel "finally past and clear"-Defective look-out.

THE "LILLY B."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 216

Overtaking collision in North Sea-Disputed helm action of overtaking vessel.

BARNETT v. ELLIOT-SMITH.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 219

Insurance-Fire-Allegations of fraud and non-disclosure disproved-Defence abandoned.

RE CANFORD CHINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 220

Company-Winding-up.

WOGAN v. LAIRD LINE, LTD., AND CLAN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 221

Collision - Life claims - Plea of exemption of liability by condition published in sailing bills - Whether maintainable against relatives of deceased passenger.

OWNERS OF STEAM BARGE "LEE" v. OWNERS OF LIGHTER "ASIA" AND PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 221

Negligence-Collision during locking operations due to negligent method of locking.

"VITRUVIA" STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. ROPNER SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 223

Collision in Clyde-Liability admitted- Measure of damages-Docking charges, demurrage, &c.-Cause of detention, whether collision or previous unseaworthiness -Further findings after remission from House of Lords.

RE CITY EQUITABLE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 225

Companies-Duties of auditors-Alleged negligence-Companies (Consolidation) Act, 1908, Sect. 215-Standard of duty to be applied to an auditor.

THE "APSLEYHALL."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 227

Collision damages-Objection to Registrar's report-Loss of hire during repairs to ship-Owners' repairs and collision repairs done concurrently-Whether any loss of time due to collision repairs.

THE "CAPULIN."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 230

Collision near Shipwash Light-vessel-Bad look-out and faulty manoeuvres.

THE JUPITER."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 232

International law-Ship-Ownership-Russian ship-Claim by Russian shipowning company with head office in Paris- Appeal against setting aside of writ at request of Soviet Government as independent Sovereign State.

THE "DRESDEN."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 233

Salvage-Assistance to steamer aground in Weser-Whether contract made to render services at docking rates-Whether terms proposed by British shipmaster understood by German salvors.

THE "ARRAIZ."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 235

Collision-Procedure-Whether action out of time-Discretion to extend time under Maritime Conventions Act, 1911, Sect. 8-Collision in New York Harbour between Spanish and American ships in 1918.

THE "No. 3."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 237

Collision (schooner with steam hopper) in entrance channel to Cardiff docks-Obstruction of fairway by hopper.

THE "SOUTHWICK."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 237

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo-Case settled.

THE "OTTAR JARL."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 240

Collision in North Sea-Disputed courses- Case settled.

THE "BORS."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 241

Collision (trawler and steamship) in Dover Straits-Disputed courses, speeds and whistle signals.

HAMILTON & CO. v. EAGLE, STAR & BRITISH DOMINIONS INSURANCE CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 242

Insurance (Marine)-Defence of concealment and misrepresentation-Prolongation of voyage clause covering risk of deterioration to consignments of apples refused by underwriter-Risk offered to and accepted by another underwriter- Statement made (in good faith) by broker that clauses, including prolongation of voyage clause, formed part of an existing policy-Material fact.

U.S. SHIPPING BOARD v. JOHN WESTROPE & CO., HULL.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 246

Bill of lading-Claim for damages for detention of ship-Delay in re-bagging barley cargo before discharge-Allegation of delay disproved-Custom of the port (Immingham).

JONES v. OCEANIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 249

Personal injuries due to negligence-Passenger on ship bound from New York to Southampton-Conditions of ticket purporting to relieve shipowner from liability.-Contract for passage made in U.S.A.-Whether governed by English or American law.

UNION-CASTLE MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. SENA SUGAR ESTATES, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 251

Contract-Breach-Agreement to ship all defendants' sugar shipped from Beira by plaintiffs' steamers-Whether sugar carried to Beira by lighters, &c., under through bill of lading and thence shipped covered by agreement - Shipments to Lisbon excepted - Whether sugar intended for Lisbon but nominally shipped to another port covered by agreement.

EX PARTE THE CAXTON INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 252

Insurance Deposit: refund.

THE "ARBONNE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 253

Mortgage of ship-Ship sold by mortgagees -Arrests by various creditors-Petition for recall of arrestments.

RE CANFORD CHINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 253

Company-Winding-up.

(Continued from p. 221.)

RE MOUNTSTUART DRY DOCKS & SHEARMAN'S, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 253

Company-Reduction of Capital.

ANGHELATOS v. NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO. LONDON JOINT CITY & MIDLAND BANK v. SAME.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 255

Insurance - Marine - Loss of wrecked steamer-Claims by shipowner and by mortgagees as assignees - Defence of wilful casting away with privity of owner-Onus of proof-Inferences from inconsistency of evidence with position of ship on rocks; absence of ship's papers; distribution of money to crew; telegrams from master to chief officer concerning evidence to be given; and financial position of owner.

[The "Olympia."]

PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. ("ORITA") v. MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 263

Negligence - Duties of harbour board (Mersey) as to dredging channel- Damage to ship-Whether caused by striking wreckage in buoyed and dredged channel or striking revetment bounding channel.

(Continued from p. 207.)

OWNERS OF "HAMLET" v. T. P. JORDESON & CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 268

Bill of lading incorporating conditions of charter-party - Incidence of London dock dues on timber-Construction of clause reading "If discharged in a dock in London the consignees to pay two-thirds of the dock dues"-Basis of calculation of dock dues by Port of London Authority on round wood: whether correct.

THE "CHRISTEL VINNEN."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 272

Bill of lading-Damage to part cargo of maize transhipped in port of refuge- Seaworthiness - Exceptons clause: construction - Whether warranty of seaworthiness clearly excluded-Latent or patent defect-Whether damage caused wholly by unseaworthiness (defective rivet) or partly by negligence in not detecting and preventing inflow of sea water-Proximate cause-Claim for contribution in general average (expenses of putting into port of refuge on account of unseaworthiness).

(Continued from p. 204.)

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO. v. LONDON GENERAL INSURANCE CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 274

Procedure-Insurance (Marine or Fire)- Reinsurance of fire risks on yachts navigating American and Canadian waters -Affidavit of ship's papers-Whether underwriter entitled to disclosure before point decided as to whether contract one of marine or fire insurance.

COMMERCIAL & ESTATES COMPANY OF EGYPT v. BOARD OF TRADE.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 275

Right of angary-Cargo of timber belonging to neutrals seized during war by Timber Controller - Compensation claimed before War Compensation Court-Jurisdiction.

(Continued from p. 174.)

THE "SUNOIL."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 283

Collision in River Mersey-Cross-allegations of navigating on wrong side of mid-channel.

THE "KAPARIKA."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 284

Negligent navigation-Collision with canal bank - Freshwater pipe fouled by anchor dropped to avoid consequences of negligent sheering-Cause of damage original and continuing negligence.

THE "DROMORE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 286

Collision-Series of collisions in River Scheldt-Excessive speed of vessel in fault.

ADMIRALTY v. C. T. BROCK & CO.'S "CRYSTAL PALACE" FIREWORKS, LTD.; ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. SAME.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 290

Contract-Sale of goods to Admiralty by manufacturers at cost price plus a fair profit-Fixing of fair profit.

AUTOCAR FIRE & ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. v. LONDON JOINT CITY & MIDLAND BANK AND ANOTHER.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 292

Contract-Formation-Guarantee-Whether privity of contract created between plaintiff reinsuring company and bank guaranteeing operations in England of French insurance company-Guarantee communicated to plaintiffs by French company's agent but not by bank.

NOUVELLES HUILERIES ANVERSOISES S.A. v. H. C. MANN & CO. AND TUCKER & CROSS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 295

Principal and Agent-Sale of goods contract signed by sellers' agents as "del credere" agents - Whether sellers' agents made thereby agents for buyers -Claim for damages for non-delivery.

FOOKS v. SMITH.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 297

Insurance (Marine) - War risks - Hides shipped from India to Bulgaria seized at Trieste during war after deviation -Reasonable notice of abandonment- Marine or war risk.

LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK v. BOLTON.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 299

Insurance-Banker's policy guaranteeing bank against theft by bank's servants -Whether fraud by cheque covered by policy or only losses by physical abstraction of securities.

BIRD'S CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD., v. ROUSE AND OTHERS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 301

Insurance-Marine policy and warehouse policy-Damage to cigarettes by mildew -Whether caused during currency of policy-Inherent vice-Concealment of material facts (complaints by buyers before warehouse policy issued)- Ascertainment of amount of sea water damage.

RE THE FORTH SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 303

Company - Liquidation - Claim by shipowners for damages for failure of company in liquidation to complete the building of ships.

HARRIS v. EVANS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 303

Insurance (Fire)-Loss-Claim-Defence of alleged fraud.

RE CANFORD CHINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 304

Company-Winding-up.

(Continued from p. 253.)

PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY v. THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND COUNCILLORS OF THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF WOOLWICH.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 305

Rates-King George V. Dock-Assessment at general rate-Whether assessment should be at one-fourth of general rate -Public Health Act, 1875, Sect. 211.

RUSSIAN COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL BANK v. LE COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE MULHOUSE AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 312

Claim for return of pledged bonds-Effect of Soviet decrees as to abolition of banks on London branch of Russian bank- Whether plaintiff bank abolished-Capacity to sue - Exhaustion of power of attorney by disappearance of entity which gave it or by supervention of altered circumstances.

(Continued from p. 64.)

H. A. BRIGHTMAN & CO. v. BUNGE Y BORN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 324

Charter-party-Demurrage-Cargo of wheat or maize or rye-Whether loading delayed by strike and/or wheat export prohibitions-Obligation to load maize in lieu of wheat.

(Continued from p. 175.)

THE "JUPITER."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 325

International law - Ship - Ownership - Russian ship-Action in rem by Russian shipowning company with head office in Paris-Motion on behalf of Soviet Government (claiming to be independent Sovereign State) to set aside writ.

(Continued from p. 233.)

T. & J. BROCKLEBANK, LTD. v. THE CROWN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 327

Emergency legislation - Payment under duress-Claim for return of moneys paid to authorities to allow sale of British ship to foreign buyers-Petition of right -British Ships (Transfer Restriction) Acts, 1915 and 1916-Defence of Realm Regulation 39 c.c.

THE "CHIVICHIAGA."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 328

Negligence-Sinking of dredger in dock due to discharge of water from defendant ship on to deck of plaintiff ship -Effect of Dock Company's by-law as to constant attendance of watchman- Whether plaintiff vessel insufficiently or improperly attended-Degree of reasonable care.

THE "CENTO."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 331

Salvage- Services rendered to steamship in River Elbe during rough weather after loss of two anchors.

THE "SUNOIL."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 333

Collision in River Mersey-Cross-allegations of navigating on wrong side of mid-channel.

(Continued from p. 284.)

THE "GRIT."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 333

Negligence - Damage to ship - Whether berth defective.

BANKERS & SHIPPERS INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK v. LIVERPOOL MARINE & GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 335

Arbitration - Submission - Agreement to arbitrate contained in reinsurance treaty between American and English companies - Remedy under American Arbitration Act, 1920, in case of default by one party in appointing arbitrator.

THE "GLENCOE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 335

Negligence - Damage to barge - Whether berth uneven and defective.

TRADING SOCIETY KWIK HOO TONG v. ROYAL COMMISSION ON SUGAR SUPPLY.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 343

Sale of goods (sugar)-Tender of cargo delayed - Demurrage or liquidated damages-Whether agreement made to extend date of loading.

MODERN TRANSPORT COMPANY, LTD. v. TERNSTROM & ROOS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 345

Sale of goods (coal) f.o.b. Hull, Grimsby or Immingham-Shipment-Tender of ship previously tendered (and rejected) under another contract for loading at Goole- Whether tendered for Goole or for contract ports-Construction of telegram offering ship.

HARRIS v. EVANS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 346

Insurance (Fire)-Loss-Claim-Defence of fraud by making exaggerated claim.

(Continued from p. 303.)

JONES v. OCEANIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 348

Conflict of laws-Personal injuries due to negligence-Passenger on ship bound from New York to Southampton- Conditions of ticket purporting to relicre shipowner from liability-Time limit for notice of claim exceeded- Effect of representation by purser to plaintiff that no further steps necessary to give notice-Contract for passage made in U.S.A.-Whether governed by English or American law.

(Continued from p. 250.)

COMPAGNIE CONTINENTALE D'IMPORTATION v. COMITE FRANCAISE DU RAVITAILLEMENT (LONDON).

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 351

Sale of goods (wheat)-Shipment-Claim by buyers for demurrage-Sellers to load in March and April-Ship tendered late by buyers-Delivery given by sellers-Ship loaded in April and May-Whether particular term of contract as to rate of loading applicable to shipment when actually made.

BIRD'S CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD. v. ROUSE AND OTHERS.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 353

Insurance (Marine)-Damage to cigarettes by mildew-Whether caused during currency of policy-Inherent vice-Concealment of material facts (complaints by buyers before policy issued).

KHEDIVIAL MAIL STEAMSHIP & GRAVING DOCK COMPANY, LTD. v. SOCIETA ANONIMA ANSALDO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 353

Sale of ship-Undertaking that vessel should not compete with vendors' other vessels-Vessel re-sold on similar undertaking -Breach.

LEOPOLD WALFORD (LONDON), LTD. v. C. CZARNIKOW, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 354

Charter-party - Breach by shipowner - Capacity of ship-Seventy-seven tons short loaded-Measure of damage- Difference between charter - party freight and freight paid elsewhere by charterer for carriage of quantity short loaded.

DEN NORSKE AFRIKA OG AUSTRALIE LINIE v. PORT SAID SALT ASSOCIATION, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 355

Charter-party - Detention - Interval of one-and-a-half days between receipt by charterer (after cancelling date) of notice of readiness to load and delivery to shipowner of notice of cancelment of charter - Damages awarded to shipowner -Whether charterer entitled to credit in respect of more profitable use of ship made afterwards by shipowner.

THE WITHAM OUTFALL BOARD v. THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION OF BOSTON.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 356

Docks and harbours - Responsibility for damage done to banks of channel (River Witham) by ship.

HANSEN v. GABRIEL, WADE & ENGLISH, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 359

Charter-party - Freight - Reduction due when "price of good-class bunker coals ordinarily used in this trade" reduced to 80s. per ton-Construction-Whether actual price to shipowner or trade price fixed by Coal Controller - Whether brokerage and leadage should be included in price of coal.

(Continued from p. 202.)

POTTS & CO., LTD. v. BROWN McFARLANE & CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 365

Sale of goods (pig-iron)-Claim for damages for non-delivery-Extension of reasonable time for delivery by buyers' request for inspection and for analysis- Repudiation by buyers before inspector sent.

(Continued from p. 203.)

MURPHY v. UNION MARINE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 372

Insurance (Marine)-Leave to appeal in forma pauperis against finding by West Indian Court of Appeal of fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy refused.

ARTHRUDE PRESS, LTD. v. EAGLE, STAR & BRITISH DOMINIONS INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 373

Insurance (Fire)-Damage to commercial premises of limited company-Defence of concealment of material fact - Previous refusal by another insurance company of proposal (made by owner of business later formed into limited company under his managing directorship) before its formation for insurance of plaintiff company after its formation.

T. & J. BROCKLEBANK, LTD. v. THE CROWN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 375

Emergency legislation - Payment under duress-Claim for return of moneys paid to authorities to allow sale of British ship to foreign buyers-Petition of right - British Ships (Transfer Restriction) Acts, 1915 and 1916 - Defence of Realm Regulation 39 c.c.- Jurisdiction- Indemnity Act, 1920.

(Continued from p. 328.)

T. BEYNON & CO., LTD. v. SUZUKI & CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 375

Charter-party-Claim for return of freight -Effect on "Utmost dispatch" clause of exception of master's negligence- Speed of steamer.

THE "ARRAIZ."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 382

Collision-Proccdure-Whether action out of time-Discretion to extend time under Maritime Conventions Act, 1911, Sect. 8-Whether discretion of Trial Judge extends to actions in personam as well as to actions in rem-Collision in New York Harbour between Spanish and American ships in 1918-Lis alibi pendens.

H. A. BRIGHTMAN & CO. v. BUNGE Y BORN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 384

Charter-party-Demurrage-Cargo of wheat and/or maize and/or rye - Whether loading delayed by strike and/or wheat export prohibitions-Obligation to load alternative cargo-Reasonable time to make alternative arrangements-"Ca' canny movement": whether obstruction on a railway.

(Continued from p. 325.)

THE "BIESBOSCH."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 389

Negligent navigation-Tug moored to ship moored to wharf - Alleged excessive speed of passing steamer-Moorings of tug parted - Subsequent damage - Whether tug insufficiently moored-Tees By-laws, r. 38 (1).

THE "CEDERIC."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 391

Overtaking collision in River Odiel after leaving Huelva-Narrow channel-Speed of overtaken ship increasing for 20 minutes before collision while engines developing full capacity after being put at full speed ahead-Whether breach of Collision Regulation No. 21.

(Continued from p. 154.)

THE "BRETAGNE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 394

Mortgage of ship-Order for appraisement
and sale.

THE "HARTMUT."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 394

Salvage-Agreed award-Order for sale of
salved German steamship.

THE "ASHTON."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 394

Collision-Limitation of liability.

THE "BORS."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 395

Collision (trawler and steamship) in Dover Straits-Disputed courses, speeds and whistle signals-Misreading of trawler's lights.

(Continued from p. 242.)

THE "KOURSK."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 396

Double collision-Ship sold and proceeds in
Court-Leave to intervene.

THE "GLENCOE."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 397

Negligence-Damage to barge-Whether berth uneven or defective.

(Continued from p. 335.)

THE "WASHINGTON MARU."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 398

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo-Sea water admitted by defective rivets - Unseaworthiness or perils of the sea.

THE "ZAANLAND."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 399

Collision in River Thames-Plaintiff steamer at anchor outside anchorage ground owing to congestion of traffic-Whether exhibiting lights.

THE "GRIT."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 401

Negligence-Defective Berth-Damage to ship-Projecting stones-Wharf owners' duty to warn invites-No charge made for wharf services.

(Continued from p. 333.)

THE "SWALLOW."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 404

Overtaking collision in River Thames - Cause of sheering of defendant ship presumed to be suction-Neither vessel to blame.

THE "RUAPEHU."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 406

Repairs to ship - Negligence - Care and skill-Outbreak of fire on ship under repair-Alleged improper use of naked lights and other negligences.

(Continued from p. 193.)

THE "ROUEN."

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 406

Collision-Limitation of liability.

OWNERS OF THE STEAMSHIP "BREYNTON" v. THEODORIDI & CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 409

Charter-party-Demurrage-Whether ship on demurrage when proceeding from one port to another when lay days used up at first port-Time consumed in lightering cargo below bar-Construction of clause "Charterers shall not have liberty to detain the steamer on demurrage beyond 15 running days."

UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD v. FRANK C. STRICK & CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 412

Charter-party-Readiness to load-Arrived ship-Time from which demurrage begins to run-Delay awaiting turn to load.

FOOKS v. SMITH.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 414

Insurance-Marine or war risk-Marine adventure frustrated by restraint of princes-Hides shipped from India to Bulgaria seized at Trieste during war after deviation-Constructive total loss converted later into a total loss after policy had run off-Notice of abandonment not given-Seizure as a nova causa superveniens.

(Continued from p. 299.)

KHEDIVIAL MAIL STEAMSHIP & GRAVING COMPANY, LTD. v. SOCIETA ANONIMA ANSALDO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 418

Sale of ship - Undertaking that vessel should not compete with vendor's other vessel-Vessel re-sold on similar undertaking-Breach.

RE FORTH SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 419

Company - Liquidation - Claim by shipowners for damages for failure of company in liquidation to complete the building of ships.

(Continued from p. 304.)

STAG LINE, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 419

Company - Shares - Reduction of capital

ECLIPSE SHIPPING & TRADING CO., LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 419

Company-Shares-Reduction of capital.

PETERSEN v. DEVLIN.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 420

Collision off Oban between steamship and two trawlers connected by wire rope- Look-out-Incidence of costs when no counter-action brought but both vessels found to blame in unequal proportions.

(Continued from p. 198.)

WALFORD LINES, LTD. v. HELICAL BAR AND ENGINEERING CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 420

Charter-party-Demurrage-Grounding of vessel at entrance of port of discharge- Whether vessel an "arrived ship."

THOMSON, WATSON & CO. v. POVERTY BAY FARMERS' MEAT CO.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 421

Bill of lading-Claim by ship's agents for reimbursement of amounts paid to meet claims by consignees for pilferage -Exception in bill of lading of "loss or damage occasioned by . . . thieves by land or sea whether in the service of the shipowner or not" held to cover any kind of theft committed by anybody except shipowner himself - Whether shipowners' agents, holding principals' authority to settle claims and having paid what their principals were not bound to pay, entitled to reimbursement -Discretion of agents-Custom of the port by which agents disregard exceptions from shipowners' liability and pay claims for which under bill of lading shipowners are not liable-Unreasonable custom unknown to defendant shipowners.

Lloyd's Law Reports