Elgie & Co. v. S.S.S.A. Nederburg - U.S. Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit) - June 11, 1979

Conflict between Pomerene Act and COGSA decided in favour of Pomerene

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit refused to apply the $500 package limitation of COGSA to a crate of optical machinery conceded to have been lost before loading. The carrier was held liable for full damages on the basis of the Pomerene Bills of Lading Act.