THE "CHRISTEL VINNEN."
(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 203
COURT OF APPEAL.
Before Lord Justice Bankes, Lord Justice Scrutton and Lord Justice Atkin, sitting with Admiral Seymour E. Erskine and Captain C. D. Bennett, R.N.R., as Nautical Assessors.
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).