ITALIAN IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW YORK AND OTHERS v. NAVIGAZIONE LIBERA TRIESTINA SOC. ANON. (THE "CARSO.")

(1930) 38 Ll L Rep 22

UNITED STATES.DISTRICT COURT FOR THESOUTHERN DISTRICT OFNEW YORK.

Before Mr. Justice Woolsey.

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo (cheese)- Claims by buyer-consignees against shipowners - Bills of lading reciting that cheese was "shipped in apparent good order and condition" - Drafts accepted by buyer-consignees, relying on clean bills of lading - Evidence from boat notes that cargo was in bad condition on shipment - Estoppel - Whether shipowners protected by clause requiring notice of claim for damage before goods left the ship's deck-