SKIBSAKTIESELSKAPET THOR. THORESENS LINJE v. H. TYRER & Co., LTD.

(1929) 35 Ll L Rep 163

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Wright.

Bill of lading-Delivery of cargo by ship's agents against personal indemnity of importers-Action brought by bank (holders of bills of lading) against shipowners for conversion-Settlement of action - Claim by shipowners against ship's agents for indemnity- Held that as the shipowners were liable to the bank for conversion their settlement of the action brought by the bank was proper and they were entitled to recover the amount paid to the bank from the ship's agents, who had no express or implied authority to deliver other than against production of the bills of lading-Judgment for shipowners.