Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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ABERDEEN GRIT COMPANY v. ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE.

(1932) 44 Ll.L.Rep. 92

COURT OF SESSION.

Before Lord Clyde (Lord President), Lord Blackburn and Lord Morison.

Carriage of goods by sea- Damage to cargo (iron grit and shot)- Carriage from Aberdeen to Boston via Newcastle- Delivery to defenders' agents at Aberdeen, cargo being carried to Newcastle in coasting steamer belonging to A company- Transhipment by lighter to defenders' steamer at Newcastle- Damage suffered while in lighter- Negligence of lightermen- Shipping Instructions: "All goods awaiting shipment are received and carried subject to the conditions of the [defenders'] receipt and/or bills of lading, and also to the conditions and/or regulations of any steamboat, railway or canal company, or persons by whom the goods may be conveyed and all goods are at the risk of the owners of the said goods until actually shipped on board the steamer"

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