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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. v. BOARD OF TRADE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 1

Charter-party-"T. 99 c."-Depreciation of and damage to ship - Accumulated repairs-"Owner to be reimbursed of any expenses other than those ordinarily incurred in running the ship"- Meaning of "ordinarily incurred" - Whether applicable to pre-requisition or post-requisition conditions.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL v. FORSIKRINGSAKTIESELSKABET NATIONAL (OF COPENHAGEN).

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 4

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.

BUERGER v. CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 6

Bill of lading-Loss of goods-Goods shipped to Odessa-Odessa found to be closed to navigation-Bill of lading surrendered and goods sent on to other ports - Whether fresh bill of lading contract implied-Liability excepted in original bill of lading for packages exceeding £20 in value unless declared: whether exception applicable to substituted contract-Effect upon exceptions clause of deviation from substituted voyage.

THE "REGINA D'ITALIA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 11

Procedure -Price Court Act, 1915, Sect. 2- Enforcement in colonial possession of order for costs made in British Prize Court-R.S.C. Order 27, r. 4.

THE "ARZILA" (CLAIMS OF OUACHE COHEN AND ABRAHAM & BOGANIM).

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 12

Late claim for proceeds of seized goods.

THE "GELRIA" (CLAIM OF SAMY MONTIAS, OF MADRID).

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 13

Claim for value of diamonds seized in letter
mails.

THE "NORA SALIARI."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 14

Charter-party-Onion clause-Undertaking by charterers that bills of lading should contain clause exempting shipowners from liability for damage to onions- Whether fulfilment of undertaking prevented by shipowners' servants - Charterers also shipping agents-Indemnification by charterers (third parties) of shipowners in respect of damages due to shippers of onions carried on deck- Damage by absence of tarpaulins-Seaworthiness.

THE "LORD STRATHCONA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 16

Mortgages of ship while under charter - Validity - Whether actual notice of charter-party given to mortgagees.

THE "KELSOMEAD."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 17

Collision damages-Objection to Registrar's report-Loss of time due to injury to thrust shaft-Whether injury caused by collision-Onus of proof.

THE "DISKUS."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 21

Collision in River Humber-Defendant ship at anchor - Whether improperly anchored and allowed to sheer or whether under-way ship carried across stem of anchored ship by wind and tide.

PEARCE v. PATMORE AND ANOTHER.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 24

Alleged misrepresentation - Purchase of shares in coal and shipping company - Irrelevant and inconclusive findings by jury - Disagreement by jury as to further question put-Statute of Frauds Amendments Act, 1828, Sect. 6-"Reckless statements"-No judgment given.

LONDON & ROCHESTER BARGE COMPANY, LTD. v. THE COMPANY OF PROPRIETORS OF THE LOWER NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER MEDWAY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 27

River-Conservancy-Damage to barge by striking on piles River Medway - Responsibility of conservancy board.

ZACHARIASSEN v. LONDON GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 29

Contract - Construction of agreement by several underwriters to be bound by result of defended marine insurance action-Interest due under Judgments Act, 1838, at 4 per cent. on amount adjudged for principal and interest- Liability of contracting underwriters to pay not only their proportion of interest awarded by judgment but also interest added by statute.

WILLIAMS v. R. J. THOMAS & CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 31

Shipmaster-Wages-Deduction made by shipowners of amount paid by shipowners in respect of goods placed on ship in error-Goods sold by master under authority of shipowners' local superintendent-Monthly bonus agreed to be given to masters running ships without accident - Whether deductable in respect of accident while ship under compulsory pilotage.

IN RE CITY EQUITABLE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 33

Company-Liquidation-Title to benefit of guarantees given by company in liquidation when taking over shares in second company (also in liquidation).

HOWLETT & CO. v. HARVIE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 34

Contract - Hire of barges - Barges to be put alongside ship very soon upon tide flowing when contract made - High water about 1 p.m. - Contract concluded about midday - Barges alongside about 5 p.m. - Held to be too late.

THE "SAINT EANSWYTHE."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 34

Collision between barges in canal-Attempt to pass barge moored second bottom out - Breach of conservancy regulations in so mooring-Action by owners of inside barge against both passing barge and outside barge - Judgment for plaintiffs against passing barge.

CLAN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. v. BOARD OF TRADE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 35

Compensation-Interference with claimants' business-Indemnity Act, 1920- Ship in hands of repairers for permanent repairs-Temporary repairs only allowed by Board of Trade-Permanent repairs, deferred until after end of war.

AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY v. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY; SOCIETE ANONYME DES TABACS D'ORIENT ET D'OUTRE MER v. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 37

Insurance-Fire-Perils excepted in policy: inter alia hostilities, warlike operations, or incendiarism directly connected therewith -Fire at Smyrna when occupied by Turkish forces after evacuation by Greeks-Disputed cause of origin-Onus.

VAN NIEVELT GOUDRIAAN STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ v. C. A. FORSLIND & SON, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 49

Charter-party - Demurrage - "Arrived ship"-Lay days-West Hartlepool- Discharge only possible in dock on to quay or on to wagons on quay-Delay in waiting for a discharging berth- Cargo to be discharged "according to the custom of the ports at not less than the average rate of 100 fathoms per weather working day" - Obligation of charterers to pay demurrage after number of days obtained by dividing fathoms of cargo by 100.

THE "LATALF."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 52

Mortgage of ship.

THE "CLARA CAMUS."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 53

Collision off Newfoundland in dense fog- Both vessels found to blame for excessive speed-Effect upon responsibility for proceeding at high speed through fog of the sending out of a W/T message without address but intended for all ships in the vicinity giving position and course of transmitting ship and asking other ships on her course to declare their positions.

THE "GAUPEN."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 57

Lien-Vessel under repair-Possessory lien of shipwrights - Application for leave to move vessel from dry dock to wet dock with preservation of possessory lien refused.

GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK v. VAN DEN BERGHS, LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 58

Contract - Guarantee by defendants to plaintiffs of payment for advances made by plaintiffs under letter of credit- Disputed conditions of guarantee.

IN RE BLYTH SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCKS CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 62

Company-Winding-up-Jeopardy of assets.

HARRISON, ROBINSON & CO. v. MARSHALL, LITTLE & SON.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 63

Bill of lading-Claim for damages for wrongful refusal to deliver timber cargo at Liverpool upheld-Construction of clause: "Cargo to be delivered at ship's rail, all other charges as carrying-back, &c., at receiver's account" - Incidence of charges for master porterage-Refusal by ship's agents to permit cargo to leave quay until assurance given that master porterage charges would be paid-Refusal made before master porterage work completed-Whether shipowner's lien under bill of lading and at common law applicable to master porterage charges.

THE "NELL JESS."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 63

Salvage-Disabled sailing vessel assisted by lifeboat into Margate Harbour, blown out again and towed in by motor-boat.

MACKENZIE BROTHERS AND OTHERS v. THE ADMIRALTY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 65

Compensation-Interference with ousiness- Emergency legislation-Distillery taker, possession of by Admiralty for war purposes-Assessment of loss of profits- Whether to be based on profits which could have been earned owing to abnormal prices obtainable during period premises taken by Admiralty or on pre-requisition profits-Indemnity Act, 1920, Sect. 2 (2) (iii) (b) and Schedule, Part II.

BEATTIE, CHILD & CO., LTD., AND W. B. BEATTIE v. GLOBE & RUTGERS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, AND MALONE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 70

Insurance broker or underwriting agent- Commission-Construction of agreement by insurers to pay commission to broker or agent-Whether commission due on business placed (by assured introduced by broker or agent before termination of agreement) with insurers after termination of agreement.

AKTIEBOLAGET NORDISKA LLOYD v. J. BROWNLIE & CO. (HULL), LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 79

Charter-party-Construction of cancelling clause: "Charterers to have the option of cancelling . . . if she is not ready from any clause on or before Apr. 3 at 6 a.m."-Whether notice of readiness to load of arrived ship necessary before option to cancel arises-"If steamer . . . prevented from entering . . . by . . . congestion . . . to be treated as a ready steamer."

THE "KATHLEEN."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 80

Negligent navigation-Limitation of liability-Claim opposed-Allegation of defective condition of ship's engines with privity of claimants.

"THE KURLAND."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 87

Collision in River Thames-Turning manoeuvres of defendant ship-Turning signal-Place of turning-Look-out- Disputed speeds-Finding of both vessels to blame-Port of London River By-laws, 1914, Arts. 23 and 34.

THE "STREAM FISHER."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 90

Collision damages-Appraisement and sale of ship-Ownership of ship's compass.

THE "MILLOM CASTLE."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 91

Salvage-Motor sailing ketch brought into Pwllheli harbour.

THE "TYNE PRINCE."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 92

SOCIETE MARITIME AUXILIARE DE TRANSPORTS v. AFRICAN & EASTERN TRADE CORPORATION, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 94

Charter-party-Claim for "dead freight"- Counterclaim for failure to load a full and complete cargo-Amount of bunker coal carried: whether reasonable- Ship sent to one of three alternative African up-river ports and there loaded to extreme draught enabling her to pass down and out of river in safety- Whether charterers obliged to provide cargo at other up-river ports.

REDERI AKTIEBOLAGET AEOLUS v. W. N. HILLAS & CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 97

Charter-party-Unloading-Timber cargoes at Hull-Custom of port-"Scanfin" charter-"Cargo to be . . . taken from alongside the steamer at charterer's risk and expense as customary"-Incidence of cost of manual labour in carrying timber from ship's bulwarks to bogies.

IN RE RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 98

Company-Winding-up-Jeopardy of assets.

M'LEAN v. J. & J. DENHOLM.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 99

Workmen's Compensation Acts, 1906-1923- Ship's carpenter-Notice of accident not given to owners by captain-Action brought with undue haste-Workman not prejudiced by delay-Discretion of arbitrator-Workman deprived of costs - Whether discretion exercised judicially.

LA CIE. DES CHEMINS DE FER DE PARIS A LYONS ET A LA MEDITERRANEE v. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 101

Negligence-Action for damage to ship while loading coal at chute-Counterclaim for damage to chute owing to negligent moving of ship-Whether shipowners responsible for acts of trimmers (independent contractors).

THE "WILLIAM MITCHELL."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 108

Collision between sailing vessel in Skager Rack-Plaintiff ship close-hauled on port tack - Defendant ship running free - Defective look-out on give-way ship.

THE "FIUME-L."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 111

Collision in Singapore Roads - Plaintiff steamer at anchor-Defendant steamer moving slowly after heaving up anchor.

GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK v. VAN DEN BERGHS, LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 112

PINCUS v. SIMMONS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 124

Insurance-Burglary and theft-Jeweller's policy-Claim for loss of jewels-Defence of fraud and/or over-valuation.

IN RE JACK BREACH, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 134

Company-Shares-Reduction of capital.

IN RE TOWN LINE (LONDON), LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 134

Company-Winding-up.

NELSON & SON v. MACFIE & SONS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 135

Ship - Unloading - Master porterage charges-Liverpool-Mersey Docks & Harbour Board Regulations-Percentage deduction allowed on "sugar forming entire cargo of importing vessel" -Meaning of "entire cargo"- Two-thirds of cargo unloaded at Antwerp-Remaining third unloaded at Liverpool: whether an entire cargo.

BYRON v. COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 137

Procedure-Poor person's action-Action by passenger on French ship against French shipowners for breach of contract -Passage from Cuba to France- Order admitting plaintiff to sue in forma pauperis discharged because of conflict with order for security previously made and confirmed in Court of Appeal-Appeal against discharge of order upheld in Court of Appeal- Wille v. St. John, [1910] 1 Ch. 701, followed.

ITALIAN DELEGATION ON WHEAT SUPPLIES v. CERTAIN EXPORTING HOUSES.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 139

Contract-Uncertainty-Sale of goods (grain)-Whether arbitration clause incorporated in contract of sale.

TWIDALE v. LONDON & NORTH-EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 143

Workmen's Compensation Acts, 1906-1923 -Dock labourer in casual employment of railway company-Ascertainment of average weekly earnings.

HUNTER v. STADTTISCHE HOCHSEEFISHEREI GEMEINNUTZIGE GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 148

RICHARDSON v. ARMY, NAVY & GENERAL ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 148

THE "REGINA D'ITALIA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 149

Procedure-Prize Court Act, 1915, Sect. 2- Enforcement in colonial possession of order for costs made in British Prize Court-R.S.C. Order 27, r. 4.

THE "WILHELMINA" (NAAMLOOZE MAATSCHAPPIJ DE KOTTER AND OTHERS v. H.M. PROCURATOR-GENERAL).

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 150

Detention of Dutch trawler in Icelandic waters-Claim for damages for detention - Whether belligerents' right reasonably exercised-Foodstuffs (fish) and cod livers-Whether destined ultimately for enemy market.

THE "HATCHMERE."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 153

Collision off Bardsey Island-Bad look-out on defendant ship.

THE "VIZMA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 156

Negligence-Ship at berth-Damage to ship -Whether caused by uneven berth or by defects in ship making her incapable of taking the ground in safety.

THE "EVVIVA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 158

Collision between hopper and steamer in River Thames-Disputed courses and signals.

THE "JOLLY FRANK."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 161

Salvage or towage services rendered by tug to small disabled steamer during heavy weather in English Channel.

S. M. BULLEY & SON v. BRITISH & AFRICAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 162

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo by sea-water -Leakage from ballast tank through rivet holes into cargo space- Whether defective condition of rivets due to unseaworthiness of ship or caused by straining in heavy weather- Latent defect-Reasonable care-Shipowner protected by terms of bill of lading.

NISSEN v. QUEENBOROUGH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 165

Contract-Agreement to act as shipwright company's manager - Construction - Salary.

HERZFELD v. RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 166

Jurisdiction-Enforcement of foreign judgment -Russian Consular Court at Constantinople -Whether a Court of competent jurisdiction in June, 1921- Authority of two directors of Russian Volunteer Fleet to enter into binding contracts on behalf of their whole board of directors.

REDERI AKTIEBOLAGET AEOLUS v. W. N. HILLAS & CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 168

Charter-party-Unloading-Timber cargoes at Hull-Custom of port-"Scanfin" charter-"Cargo to be . . . . taken from alongside the steamer at charterer's risk and expense as customary"-Incidence of cost of manual labour in carrying timber from ship's bulwarks to bogies.

CROUDACE v. ANNANDALE STEAMSHIP CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 171

Shipmaster-Contract of service-Construction -Shares in employers' company- Disposal of shares on dismissal of master.

IN RE "CORBRIDGE" STEAMSHIP CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 171

Company-Winding-up.

MILTON v. YASUDA.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 172

Negotiable instruments-Cheque-Payment of rent to landlord's agents by crossed cheque-Cheque endorsed by agents to order of landlord, posted to landlord and stolen in post-Receipt for rent sent by agents to tenant-Crossing of cheque obliterated - Payment negligently made to thief's messenger by bank - Presumption that a cheque is given and taken by way of conditional payment only - Condition that debt is deemed to be paid when cheque delivered subject to payment being defeated if cheque dishonoured upon due presentation-Whether cheque duly presented.

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

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 175

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.

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

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 176

Contract-Breach-Agreement to ship all defendants' sugar shipped from Beira by plaintiffs' steamers-Whether sugar shipped at Chinde and carried to Beira by lighters, &c., under through bill of lading and thence transhipped into ocean steamer covered by agreement.

SEDGWICK COLLINS & CO., LTD. (JUDGMENT CREDITORS) v. THE ROSSIA INSURANCE COMPANY, OF PETROGRAD (EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD., GARNISHEES).

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 177

Garnishee-Russian company as judgment debtors-Judgment postponed.

CONTROLLER OF THE CLEARING OFFICE v. WEIR & CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 178

Emergency legislation-Enemy debts-English buyer debtor and German seller creditor-Payment for goods shipped- Goods delivered ex ship and dealt with by buyer but documents of title not taken up because of outbreak of war- Principal debt admitted but payment of interest disputed-Whether interest due - Decision of Joint Clearing Offices made under Treaty of Versailles, Art. 296: whether enforceable in absence of appeal to Mixed Arbitral Tribunal.

GLICKSMAN v. LANCASHIRE AND GENERAL ASSURANCE COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 179

Insurance - Burglary - Claim - Defence of misrepresentation and concealment - Construction of question put to assured in proposal form and answer thereto- Proposal made in name of partnership firm - Whether question therein addressed to firm as to previous history of firm or of individual partners.

FENTON v. OWNERS OF SHIP "KELVIN."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 184

Workmen's compensation-Ship's engineer- Incapacity due to exposure after shipwreck -Latent injury-Latency a reasonable cause for workman's delay in giving notice.

THE "VIDONIA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 190

Collision off Lowestoft-Excessive speed in dense fog.

GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY v. VAN DEN BERGHS, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 190

Contract - Guarantee by defendants to plaintiffs of payment for advances made by plaintiffs under letter of credit-Disputed conditions of guarantee-Application for extension of time for appeal.

THE "SAMNANGER."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 193

Salvage - Services rendered to steamer aground off Cuba - Risk to salving vessel in out-of-the-way rocky place badly charted.

THE "ATLANTIC."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 196

Salvage - Abandoned timber-laden motor ship towed from near the Sunk into River Stour by salvage tug-Supplementary services by pilots.

THE "ST. NICHOLAI."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 201

Negligent navigation-Damage to pier caused by ship grounding near pier and breaking up after refusing assistance from local craft.

THE "AMBATIELOS."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 203

Mortgage of ship-Default-Sale of ship- Payment out of proceeds.

THE "ASRA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 204

Collision in Cardiff entrance channel-Negligence of plaintiff ship in angling across the river - Contributory negligence of defendant ship in failing to hang back by engine action-Apportionment 34: 14.

THE "OCEAN ANGLER."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 207

Collision in Yarmouth Harbour-Negligence of defendant ship in coming down-river stern first, grounding and swinging across channel.

BANCO DE BARCELONA v. UNION MARINE INSURANCE CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 209

Marine insurance-Loss of cargo-Claim by cargo-owners-Allegation by defence of scuttling with connivance of cargo-owners.

PINCUS v. SIMMONS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 226

Insurance-Burglary and theft-Jeweller's policy - Claim for loss of jewels - Defence of fraud and/or over-valuation.

CONTINENTAL CONTRACTORS, LTD., AND ANOTHER v. MEDWAY OIL AND STORAGE COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 229

Sale of goods-Contract for delivery of kerosene by instalments - Repudiation by buyers on ground of delay in delivery of first instalment - Whether delivery postponed at request of buyers.

SUMMERS v. PENNELL & SONS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 234

Employers' Liability Act, 1880-Injury to stevedore while loading ship-Allegation of negligent method of loading disproved.

IN RE BRITISH STEAMSHIP OWNERS' ASSOCIATION.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 234

Company-Extension of objects.

IN RE HOOK ANTHRACITE COLLIERY COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 234

Company-Shares-Reduction of capital.

IN RE MERCANTILE DRY DOCK COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 234

Company-Extension of objects.

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

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 235

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.

LORD STRATHCONA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. DOMINION COAL COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 237

Charter-party - Frustration - Notice of charter to new owners of chartered ship-Vessel chartered (before building) for long term with option to continue; requisitioned during war; and sold to successive buyers during period of charter-Whether charter frustrated by requisition and/or war conditions - Whether notice of charter given to successive buyers-Whether privity of contract between original charterers and successive buyers.

HUNTER v. STADTTISCHE HOCHSEEFISCHEREI GEMEINNUTZIGE GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 240

Workmen's Compensation Acts, 1906-1923- Injury to coal trimmer by falling through hatchway of ship - Claim against German shipowner - Jurisdiction - Notice served abroad by registered post.

BYRON v. COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 244

Procedure-Poor person's action-Action by passenger on French ship against French shipowners for breach of contract -Passage from Cuba to France- Order admitting plaintiff to sue in forma pauperis discharged because of conflict with order for security previously made and confirmed in Court of Appeal - Order recalled - Further appeal.

GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK v. VAN DEN BERGHS, LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 246

Contract - Guarantee by defendants to plaintiffs of payment for advances made by plaintiffs under letter of credit - Disputed conditions of guarantee - Application for extension of time for appeal.

THE "FIUME-L."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 247

Collision in Singapore Roads-Plaintiff steamer of anchor-Defendant steamer moving slowly after heaving up anchor.

THE "LORD STRATHCONA." OLD COLONY TRUST COMPANY v. OWNERS OF "LORD STRATHCONA" AND HER FREIGHT. (DOMINION COAL COMPANY, INTERVENERS.) THE DOMINION COAL COMPANY v. LORD STRATHCONA S.S. COMPANY, LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 249

Charter-party - Whether subsisting after sale of ship to successive buyers - Whether notice given to successive buyers.

THE "LATALF."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 251

Mortgage of ship-Repairs-Necessaries- Confirmation of Registrar's report- Priorities.

THE "THEODOROS."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 252

Collision in River Thames-Plaintiff ship waiting for berth - Defendant ship turning.

"THE MILLER."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 254

Collision in River Thames between tug and motor barge-Barge leaving dock-Tug passing dock entrance-Excessive speeds -Bad look-out-Both to blame.

E. M. DOWER & CO. v. CORRIE, MACCOLL & SON, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 256

Arbitration - Practice - Circumstances in which award will be remitted when new evidence obtained after arbitration- Such evidence must be unobtainable by the exercise of due diligence before the arbitration.

CONTINENTAL CONTRACTORS, LTD., AND ANOTHER v. MEDWAY OIL AND STORAGE COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 260

Sale of goods - Contract for delivery of kerosene by instalments - Repudiation by buyers on ground of delay in delivery of first instalment - Whether delivery postponed at request of buyers.

SCALES v. THE ATALANTA STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF COPENHAGEN (IN THE NAME OF ANDORSEN, BECKER & CO., LTD.).

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 269

Revenue Income tax-Assessment of agent on interest on moneys banked for foreign principals by agent in England of Danish shipowners.

MURPHY v. FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 271

Employers' liability - Riveter employed in shipbuilding-Noxious fumes from rivet-heating fires in confined spaces - Liability of employers under statute or at common law (Scotland).

IN RE MITCHEL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 271

Company-Application to restore name to the register of joint stock companies.

IN RE THE CLYDE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING SHIP ASSOCIATION.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 272

Charitable association-Training ship society - Winding-up - Disposal of assets and income.

REAVIS v. CLAN LINE STEAMERS AND ANOTHER.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 273

Collision-Assessment of damages-Personal injuries - Loss of effect - Loss by proprietor of orchestra of profits and prospective profits on account of loss of lives of members of orchestra-Action per quod servitium amisit.

THE "CITOS."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 275

Salvage-Claim by master, officers and crew of statutory lighthouse authority's relief steamer-Whether crew under same statutory duties as authority-Removal of salved ship from fairway-Whether any services rendered outside statutory duty.

THE "AMERICAN MERCHANT."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 279

Collision in River Thames - Disputed courses-Evidence tendered and rejected of automatic record of movements of gyroscopic compass on defendant ship.

CONTROLLER OF THE CLEARING OFFICE v. ANDREW WEIR & CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 280

Emergency legislation - Enemy debts - English buyer debtor and German seller creditor-Payment for goods shipped-Goods delivered ex ship and dealt with by buyer but documents of title not taken up because of outbreak of war-Principal debt admitted but payment of interest disputed-Whether interest due-Decision of Joint Clearing Offices made under Treaty of Versailles, Art. 296: whether enforceable in absence of appeal to Mixed Arbitral Tribunal.

GUARANTY TRUST OF NEW YORK v. VAN DEN BERGHS, LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 286

Contract-Guarantee by defendants to plaintiffs of liabilities for advances made to sellers of goods under irrevocable confirmed banker's credit-Construction of terms of guarantee-Consideration- Waiver.

THE "ARGALIA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 288

Collision in dock at Avonmouth-Plaintiff steamer moored at berth-Defendant steamer moving from berth in tow through passage between plaintiff steamer and another ship-Damage by rubbing.

THE "LINKMOOR."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 292

Collision in North Sea between schooner and steamer-Alteration of course by both ships-Failure of schooner to keep course and speed-Failure of steamer to blow helm signal-Finding of both to blame (four-fifths and one-fifth).

THE "MAX WEIDTMAN."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 294

Alleged collision in Millwall Dock between dumb barge and steamer - Failure to prove contact.

THE "LADY MARTIN."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 296

Collision in River Thames-Plaintiff steamer anchored in fog at bend of river - Defective look-out on defendant steamer.

THE "IDOMENEUS."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 299

Salvage-Large disabled steamer towed 90 miles into Port Sudan.

GASTON, WILLIAMS & WIGMORE, INC. v. ATTORNEY-GENERAL.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 300

Indemnity Act, 1920-Effect of Sect. 1 (1) (d) on arbitration proceedings before Board of Arbitration set up by Proclamation of Aug. 3, 1914, under Defence of the Realm Regulations 39 BBB (3).

LLOYD TRANSOCEANICO v. E. S. HODGSON, LTD.; LLOYD ITALO-AMERICANO v. SAME.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 305

Counterclaim for moneys due under insurance policies-Undefended.

DUNN v. NELSON STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 306

Negligence-Fall of stevedore through hatchway into ship's hold-Negligence disproved.

THE LAKES & ST. LAWRENCE TRANSIT COMPANY v. THE NIAGARA, ST. CATHERINE'S & TORONTO RAILWAY COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 307

Negligence - Collision in canal (Canada) between steamer and swing bridge - Whether due to faulty management of bridge or to negligent navigation of steamer.

THE "MOLESEY."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 309

Collision off the Lizard in fog-Objection to Registrar's report-Plaintiff ship lost- Whether lost through collision damage or because of absence of reasonable efforts to save the ship.

THE "FARABY."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 312

Charter-party-Demurrage at loading port and port of discharge-Pit props to be loaded at average rate of 100 fathoms per weather-working day and discharged with customary steamship dispatch according to custom of respective ports-Delay at loading port: whether due to strike-Ship ordered to River Tyne-"Arrived ship"-Delay in discharge: whether due to bad stowage.

THE "ANGLO EGYPTIAN."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 314

Collision between sailing barge and steamer in River Thames.

THE "PHYLLIS HUDSON."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 315

Salvage-Motor-ship stranded on sands off Ramsgate towed by tug into Ramsgate Harbour-Assistance by crew of lifeboat.

BANCO DE BARCELONA v. UNION MARINE INSURANCE CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 317

Marine insurance-Loss of cargo-Claim by Spanish bank as cargo-owners-Allegation by defence of scuttling with connivance of cargo-owners-Inferences from financial position of bank; doubtful sale of insured goods to consignee by nominee of bank at price higher than market price; absence of corroborative evidence of sea-damage to ship; and from evidence of divers as to inlet valves found open-Onus of proof.

W. H. & F. J. HORNIMAN & CO., LTD. v. HILL, BREWER & JENKINS, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 333

Brokers - Insurance brokers - Insurances effected by outside brokers holding themselves out as brokers at Lloyd's but in fact employing Lloyd's brokers to transact business for them at Lloyd's-Endorsement on policy requesting that claims should be paid to outside brokers - Insurance moneys collected by Lloyd's brokers and set off in account with outside brokers when latter apparently in financial difficulties -Action against Lloyd's brokers for money had and received-Judgment for plaintiffs.

F. C. BRADLEY & SONS, LTD. v. FEDERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 336

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo-"Brown heart" in apples-Whether caused by absence of ventilation or by inherent vice.

IN RE MEDWAY INSURANCE COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 342

Company-Merger.

IN RE BLACK SEA & BALTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 342

Company-Extension of objects.

IN RE UNITED MOTOR & GENERAL INSURANCE CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 343

Company - Liquidation - Value of accident insurance policy - Whether issue of policy accident insurance business within meaning of Sect. 1 (c) of Assurance Companies Act, 1909, or whether in ascertaining value regard should be had to circumstances happening after winding-up.

STEWART v. RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO., LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 343

Company-Motion for inquiries and accounts.

IN RE KATANA STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 343

Company-Winding-up.

THE "GARTHAVON."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 344

Salvage - Motor boat towed off Margate Sands.

LEWIS AND OTHERS v. CLAN LINE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 345

Collision-Limitation of liability (Scotland) - Costs of lodging life and personal injury claims - Undertaking previously given to claimants in correspondence to pay claims-Costs refused.

ROBERTSON AND ANOTHER v. DUNDEE, PERTH & LONDON SHIPPING CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 346

Bailments - Passenger's luggage in care of wharf-owners - Theft - Absence of reasonable care-Negligence.

OWNERS OF "PETER M'RSK" (DAMPSKIBSSELSKABET "SVENDBORG") v. GIBB & AUSTINE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 347

Freight - Pit-props - Unit of charge for freight - Meaning of "intaken piled fathom"-Two methods of measurement (piling carefully on shore or piling loosely in frames on pontoons)-Failure to prove custom at Grangemouth to allow 5 per cent. deduction from measurement arrived at by second method.

GORE v. BROWN.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 349

Alleged collision between yachts in Granton Harbour-Failure to prove contact.

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

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 351

THE CITY OF MONTREAL v. THE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS OF MONTREAL; THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF QUEBEC v. THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF CANADA (INTER-VENANTS) AND CONNECTED APPEAL.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 354

Ownership of Montreal Harbour-Canadian statutes extending area of harbour: whether ultra vires - British North America Act - Effect of right given therein to Dominion Government to legislate as to control of harbours and navigation.

THE "SOMMELSDIJK."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 358

Compensation under Indemnity Act, 1920, Sect. 2 (1) (b)-Neutral vessel detained and searched-No contraband found- Claim for detention-Right of visit and search-Prerogative right of Crown.

THE "SUNHEATH."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 361

Salvage or towage services - Disabled steamer towed 460 miles to off Karachi with machinery deranged - Value of salved property-Whether to be taken when towing steamer cast off or when salved vessel later reached a position of safety after going ashore.

THE "LLANELLY."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 364

Collision in dock at Liverpool between steam barge and steamer after sudden opening of dock gates.

THE "PRINCESS MAUD."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 365

Sale of ship-Whether agreement obtained from seller by misrepresentation

THE "REFRIGERANT."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 366

Towage - Claim for payment for towage services-Breaking adrift of tow-Tow lost to sight-Whether services performed - Counterclaim for salvage expenses consequent upon engaging another tug.

THE "LORD STRATHCONA." OLD COLONY TRUST CO. v. OWNERS OF "LORD STRATHCONA" AND HER FREIGHT. (DOMINION COAL CO. INTERVENERS.) THE DOMINION COAL CO. v. LORD STRATHCONA S.S. CO., LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 368

Charter-party - Whether subsisting after sale of ship to successive buyers - Whether notice given to successive buyers-Whether a charter-party with the owner of a ship binds a subsequent mortgagee with notice.

THE "GAUPEN."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 371

Salvage - Disabled steamer picked up between Iceland and Hebrides and towed into Stornoway - Ascertainment of value of salved cargo-Rise in market.

W. H. MULLER & CO. (LONDON), LTD. v. COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND REVENUE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 376

Revenue-Income tax - Agents in United Kingdom of foreign shipowners - Whether foreign shipowners trading within the United Kingdom.

LAURIE & MOREWOOD v. DUDIN & SONS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 380

Wharfingers-Delivery order-Refusal to deliver to sub-purchaser part of maize held in bulk for sellers - Passing of property-Custom of the trade as to objection to delivery order within 24 hours not proved.

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

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 383

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.

THE "ARTEMISIA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 391

Collision in River Mersey-Plaintiff vessel leaving dock-Defendant vessel nearly stationary outside-Reciprocal duties- Finding on point of navigation and seamanship reversed in Court of Appeal and restored in House of Lords.

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

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 395

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.

GREGORY v. PALATINE INSURANCE CO., LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 401

Fire insurance (New Brunswick)-Timber in yard-Loss-Defence of misrepresentation and concealment-Warranty -Clear space clause: whether illegal by statute-Refuse burner in vicinity of insured goods-Waiver.

BLYTH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS v. THE CROWN.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 404

Emergency legislation-Compensation under Indemnity Act, 1920 - Land belonging to harbour commissioners requisitioned by Crown-Land previously let to fish curers-Opportunity to use land for timber storage-Cargoes refused while land under requisition - Whether loss merely hypothetical.

WEISS v. HEATH AND EVANS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 408

Insurance - Action against underwriters - discovery of documents-Leave given to appeal from refusal to order further discovery.

BROWN v. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 409

Patent-Infringement-Gyroscopic compass -Defence of non-infringement and of invalidity for want of novelty, subject-matter and utility.

THE "EDITH."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 412

Negligence - Damage to cargo loaded on barge waiting to enter dock - Barge sunk after collision with lock entrance- Negligence in slacking away check rope on receiving order to "slack away a bit" given by dock company's servants.

THE "REGINA D'ITALIA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 417

Procedure-Prize Court Act, 1915, Sect. 2 -Enforcement in colonial possession of order for costs made in British Prize Court.

THE "KOMET."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 417

Claim for prize bounty.

BERGENS PRIVATBANK v. NORTHUMBERLAND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 420

Contract-Alleged undertaking by shipbuilders to transfer mortgage on Norwegian ship to Norwegian banks in solidum -Mortgage and banker's guarantee as alternative security for price of ship-Consideration-Waiver.

F. C. BRADLEY & SONS, LTD., v. FEDERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 424

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo-"Brown heart" in apples-Whether caused by absence of ventilation or by inherent vice.

CHINEESCHE LLOYD ALGEMEENE VERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ v. BRITISH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 436

Insurance-Reinsurance treaty-Fire losses -Allegation by defendant company of concealment of material facts as to other companies entering treaty-Verdict for plaintiff company.

EMPIRE STEAMSHIP CO. (INC.) AND ANOTHER v. THREADNEEDLE INSURANCE CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 437

Marine insurance-Loss of ship by fire- Claim by owners and mortgagees of ship-Defence of setting of ship on fire with connivance of assured and of fraudulent over-valuation of ship.

MURPHY v. FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 446

Employers' liability-Riveter employed in shipbuilding-Noxious fumes from rivetheating fires in confined spaces.

IN RE THE ANGLO SHIPPING & TRADING COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 446

Company-Winding-up.

GUARANTY TRUST OF NEW YORK v. VAN DEN BERGHS, LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 447

Contract-Guarantee by defendants to plaintiffs of liabilities for advances made to sellers of goods under irrevocable confirmed banker's credit-Construction of terms of guarantee- Guarantee or indemnity-Issue of fresh bills of lading-Consideration-Waiver -Falsa demonstratio.

THE "SAGAPORACK" AND THE "HONTESTROOM."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 458

Double collision in River Thames-Disputed courses, speeds and position of casualty -Bend of river-Thames Rule No. 36.

THE "SUSQUEHANNA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 466

Collision-Objection to Registrar's report- Loss of use of Admiralty oiler-Vessel not employed in profitable service- Sum which vessel might have earned on hire: whether to be taken into account.

WEISS v. HEATH AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 469

Insurance-Action against underwriters - Discovery of documents-Appeal from refusal to order further discovery- Order 31, r. 12.

E. D. SASSOON & CO., LTD. v. GRAHAMS & CO. AND OTHERS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 472

Jurisdiction-Action by bill of lading holders against Scottish defendants or alternatively against shipowner resident in Hongkong-Loss of goods after deviation-Freight payable in London- Average to be adjusted in London.

RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET v. THE CROWN.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 472

Costs-Appeal-Application for security to be given by Russian volunteer shipowning corporation refused.

SEDGWICK, COLLINS & CO., LTD. (JUDGMENT CREDITORS) v. THE ROSSIA INSURANCE COMPANY OF PETROGRAD (EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD., GARNISHEES).

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 475

Garnishee-Russian company as judgment debtors-Order nisi-Refusal to make absolute-Discretion of Master and Judge-Service regularly effected-Sea Insurance Co. v. Rossia Co.. 20 Ll.L. Rep. 308, considered and distinguished.

THE "BRITISH LORD."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 479

Salvage-Large tank steamer ashore in River Mersey-Assisted off by tugs.

HERZFELD v. RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 479

Costs-Appeal-Application for security to be given by Russian volunteer shipowning corporation granted.

THE "PRINCESS MAUD."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 482

Sale of ship-Action for possession-Allegation of misrepresentation by buyer in obtaining agreement from seller disproved.

THE "GLENSHANE" AND THE "EL OSO."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 484

Collision in River Thames between two steamships caused by third steamship (coming to anchor) failing to indicate manoeuvres by signal while turning.

THE "ENERGIE."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 489

Collision in dock between moored barges and steamship-Steamship manoeuvring out of berth-Failure to prove contact.

THE "REFRIGERANT."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 492

Towage-Claim for payment for towage services-Breaking adrift of tow-To lost to sight and temporarily abandoned -Whether towage service performed- Counterclaim for salvage expenses consequent upon engaging another tug.

THE "PAMPA."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 496

Salvage-Abandonment to salvors-Salved vessel sold by Marshal for sum insufficient to reward salvors.

THE "LLANELLY."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 497

Collision in dock at Liverpool between steam barge and steamer after sudden opening of dock gates-Defective look-out on defendant steamship.

THE "GRIPFAST."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 498

Collision between pilot cutter and steamship in Spithead-Sudden alteration of course by defendant steamship.

THE "ARCTIC PRINCE."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 502

Salvage-Disabled steam trawler assisted into deep water by small steamer and steam trawler-Defence of negligent navigation by steamer (foul berth and collision).

THE "MARTINEZ RIVAS."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 505

Ship's necessaries-Whether credit given to ship or to agents of time charterers.

THE "ARRAIZ."

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 507

Collision in New York Harbour due to swinging from a foul berth.

THE PELTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. THE NORTH OF ENGLAND PROTECTING & INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 510

Insurance-Collision of vessel insured in mutual association or club with sunken wreck in Barry Roads-Action (after refusal of underwriters to pay three fourths of damage under running-down clause) against club for whole of damage -Whether collision damages covered by running-down clause - Sunken wreck: test as to whether a ship.

NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. v. JACOB PICKWELL & CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 513

Stowage - Action against stevedores - Negligent loading of barge with billets of lead or unseaworthiness of barge.

A. C. HARPER & CO., LTD. v. R. D. MACKECHNIE & CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 514

Sale of goods c.i.f.-Tender of documents;- Certificate of insurance instead of insurance policy-Certificate as to merchandise being insured with "Lloyd's and/or companies" - Policy subsequently taken from Swiss insurance companies - Damage to part goods - Failure to obtain payment of claim held to have been due to non-disclosure by broker to underwriters of material fact-Implied warranty on delivery of certificate that valid insurance available to buyer.

PORTLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. CHARLTON STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 516

Sale of ship-Price-Ship demised to buyer -Buyer to pay purchase price later and interest on purchase money in the meantime - Allowance obtained by owner (seller) from income tax authorities as rebate on depreciating property; whether due to seller or buyer- Award in favour of buyer reversed.

PROCTOR, GARRATT, MARSTON, LTD. (ROSARIO), v. OAKWIN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 518

Charter-party-Port of call for orders- Orders to be given within 24 hours- Departure from port of call after waiting 512 hours-Arrangements made by master for orders to be forwarded by W/T-Vessel not delayed thereby on voyage-Charterers held entitled to damages.

WILSTON S.S. CO., LTD. v. ANDREW WEIR & CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 521

Bill of lading-Payment for short delivery of goods by time-charterer-Arbitration- Claim against shipowner for repayment -Whether bill of lading contract of charterer or shipowner-Bill of lading headed "Joint Service to River Plate" but signed on behalf of master.

SKANDINAVISKA KREDITAKTIE BOLAGET v. BARCLAYS BANK.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 523

Banking-Reimbursement of advances made under letter of credit in favour of foreign seller of goods to British buyer -Credit opened against delivery of documents-Whether documents good merchantable order-Bill of lading "to order" in which shipper not named and endorsed with unrecognisable signature held to be irregular-Waiver- Estoppel.

A. S. PEDER P. HEDEGAARD v. HANDELSVERTRETUNG DER U.D.S.S.R. IN DENMARK.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 526

Sale of goods c.i.f.-Tender of documents- Bill of lading to be dated December and/or January-Bill of lading dated January but claused to give ship liberty to deliver goods shipped in February as well as goods shipped in January-Cargo to be delivered to buyers likely to be part of February shipment-Clause in bill of lading incorporating provisions of charter-party not contemplated by sale contract-Bill of lading held to be bad tender.

SVEN HYLANDER & CO. v. BLAKE, DOBBS & CO. (INCORPORATED).

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 528

Sale of goods (wheat and rye) c.i.f.-Construction of clause providing for repurchase or re-sale in case of default- Default by going into liquidation - Remedy of buyer arising only upon giving notice and actually re-purchasing -Right of seller to re-sell.

RALLI BROTHERS v. MOOR LINE.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 530

Practice-Res judicata-Estoppel by record -Charter-party - Damage to goods carried-Damage due partly to delay on account of unseaworthiness of ship, partly to fire (also caused by unseaworthiness of ship), smoke and water- Action for damages other than damage caused by fire-Claim based upon bad stowage, delivery of damaged goods and unseaworthiness-Damages given not including damage by fire-Second action for damage due to fire-Claim dismissed as res judicata.

G. H. SCALES (PACIFIC), LTD. v. TEMPERLEY STEAM SHIPPING CO., LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 533

Charter-party-Incidence of light dues and fumigation expenses.

EMPIRE STEAMSHIP CO. (INC.) AND ANOTHER v. THREADNEEDLE INSURANCE CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 534

Marine insurance-Loss of ship by fire- Claim by owners and mortgagees of ship-Defence of setting of ship on fire with connivance of assured and of fraudulent over-valuation of ship.

[The Campello.]

GREATER BRITAIN INSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. v. C. T. BOWRING & CO. (INSURANCE), LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 538

Insurance brokers-Claim by insurance company in liquidation against brokers for premiums-Agreement as to rate of exchange applicable to premiums on and claims under American policies- Set-off as to claims paid to American assured under agreement.

CLYDE NAVIGATION BOATMEN v. H. HOGARTH & SONS.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 540

National Health Insurance Act-Boatman licensed by Trustees of Clyde Navigation -Whether an employed person.

IN RE KATANA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 540

Company-Winding-up.

EAGLE, STAR & BRITISH DOMINIONS INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. AND THE ALLIED TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 540

Company-Merger.

IN RE THE LEITH & FLENSBURG SHIPPING CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 541

Company-Extension of objects-Power to incorporate abroad refused.

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