FOREMAN & ELLAMS, LTD. v. FEDERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

(1928) 30 Ll L Rep 52

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Wright.

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo (frozen meat)-Whether due to inherent vice- Reasonable deviation - Finding that adequate steps were not taken to reduce temperatures in refrigerating holds- Error of judgment by member of crew in use of refrigerating machinery - Whether default in the management of the ship-Australian Sea Carriage of Goods Act, 1924, Schedule, Art. III (1) (c), (2), (8), IV (2) (a) (m), (4)- Judgment for cargo-owners.