AMERICAN CAN COMPANY, LTD., AND GOSSE MILLERD, LTD. v. CANADIAN GOVERNMENT MERCHANT MARINE, LTD.

(1927) 28 Ll.L.Rep. 88

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Wright.

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo (tinplates) -Whether due to condition of cases containing goods or to negligence of shipowners in exposing cargo to rain-Proof that cases were satisfactory-Inference that damage was rain damage-Duty of shipowners under Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1924, Schedule, Art. 3 (2)- Onus of proof on shipowners as bailees that reasonable care was taken-Judgment for cargo-owners.