NEDERLANDSCHE HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ v. STRATHLORNE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

(1930) 38 Ll L Rep 228

COURT OF SESSION.

Before Lord Murray.

Bill of lading - Conversion - Delivery of cargo without production of bills of lading - Cargo consigned by A to B - Bills of exchange drawn by A on B - Acceptance by B - Advance by pursuers to B (on security of documents) - Cargo delivered by ship to C without production of bills of lading - B sued by pursuers on bills of exchange-Judgment in favour of pursuers unsatisfied - Claim by pursuers against ship - Election - Measure of damages - Interest -