H. Smith Packing Corporation and others v. Hub Forwarding Co. Inc. and others (The Irving Timber) - Federal Court (Trial Div.) (Martin J.) - 17 February 1988

Whether Federal Court has jurisdiction over agent’s alleged negligent misrepresentation

The plaintiffs claimed damages from the defendant, Hub Forwarding Co. Inc., for negligently misrepresenting the conditions upon which the cargo was to be carried aboard the vessel Irving Timber , thereby causing the plaintiffs loss and damage.