CRAIG v. DOVER NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

(1938) 62 Ll L Rep 158

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Slesser, Lord Justice Clauson and Lord Justice Goddard.

Workmen's compensation - "Arising out of the employment"-Death of seaman from yellow fever-Fever resulting from mosquito bite while on board ship - Vessel in port admittedly a danger zone for fever-Claim by dependant against shipowners - Decision of learned County Court Judge that the infection arose from natural forces; that there was no special exposure to those forces incidental to the seaman's employment; and that therefore the claim failed.