CRAIG v. DOVER NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

(1939) 65 Ll L Rep 181

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Viscount Maugham, Lord Atkin, Lord Russell of Killowen and Lord Wright.

Workmen's compensation - Accident "arising out of the employment" - Common risk of natural forces-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.