THE "LIVONIA."

(1930) 38 Ll L Rep 209

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merrivale (President).

Bill of lading - Damage to and loss of cargo (timber) - Claim by cargo-owners against shipowners - Serious list developed just before completion of loading (in holds and on deck) - Jettison of cargo - Cause of list - Unseaworthiness or perils of the sea - "The shipowner shall not be liable for loss or damage arising or resulting from unseaworthiness unless caused by want of due diligence . . ." or from "latent defects not discoverable by due diligence" -