Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 26

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bailhache.

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.

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