Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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COMPANIA IMPORTADORA DE ARROCES COLLETTE Y KAMP S.A. v. P. & O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

(1927) 28 Ll.L.Rep. 63

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Wright.

Bill of lading-Short delivery (bags of rice) -Prima facie liability of shipowners- Dispute as to identity of bags delivered -Allegation that shipowners delivered all goods shipped on board-Onus of proof on shipowner to prove bill of lading incorrect-Delivery to leading marks-Shipowners' liability to cease "as soon as the goods are lifted from and leave the ship's deck"-Whether applicable to simple mis-delivery- Judgment for bill of lading holders.

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