GOODWIN, FERREIRA & CO. LTD., AND OTHERS v. LAMPORT & HOLT, LTD.

(1929) 34 Ll L Rep 192

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Roche.

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo (cotton yarn) by sea water-Yarn discharged into lighter in Bahia Roads-Subsequent fall of machinery in discharge, damaging lighter-Whether discharge of yarn into lighter constituted deviation from bill of lading terms- Whether discharge of yarn completed- Cause of damage-"Insufficiency of packing" - Absence of negligence -Onus of proof-Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1924, Schedule, Art. IV (2) (n) (q)-