GREAT YARMOUTH PORT AND HAVEN COMMISSIONERS v. F. T. EVERARD & SONS, LTD.

(1938) 62 Ll L Rep 171

COURT OF APPEAL.

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

Ports, Harbours, etc.-Haven and wharfage dues-Statutory powers in port authority to levy dues on vessels entering or leaving haven-List of tolls drawn up by authority-Amounts varying with class of vessel and with service - Defendants' cargo-carrying vessels engaged in towing their sailing vessels in and out of haven-Tolls paid as cargo-carrying vessels-Liability for towage dues-Test to be applied-Special reference to vessels "used for the purpose of towing"-Ambiguity.