LIVINGSTONIA STEAMSHIP CO. v. CLYDE NAVIGATION TRUSTEES.

(1928) 30 Ll L Rep 103

COURT OF SESSION.

Before the Lord President (Lord Clyde), Lord Sands, Lord Blackburn and Lord Ashmore.

Harbours, Docks, &c. - Loading berth - Priority of turn-Order of turn: A; B; C allotted by dock authority for loading of coke to be supplied f.o.r. by gas corporation-Cargo for vessels A and C on account of same firm-Instructions to gas corporation by purchaser of A and C cargoes to cancel contract for C and to transfer C's cargo to A, even though A fully engaged with her own cargo, cargo short-shipped into A to be loaded into C-Consequent postponement of B's turn-Alleged duty of dock authority to preserve priority-Res inter alios acta- Judgment for dock authority.