Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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GARRELS AND OTHERS v. S. BEHR & MATHEW, LTD.

(1933) 47 Ll.L.Rep. 219

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Roche.

General average-Claim by owners of wood oil against owners of other cargo on board - Damage to wood oil by sea water-Oil carried in forepeak tank- Heavy weather causing entry of sea water into compartments above forepeak tank-Sea water pumped out -Followed by fire in same compartments -Flooding to extinguish fire- Sea water again pumped out - Forepeak tank found to contain emulsion of wood oil and sea water - Whether entry of sea water into tank due to heavy weather or to fire

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