G. H. RENTON & CO., LTD. v. BLACK SEA & BALTIC GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1940) 68 Ll L Rep 71

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Lord Caldecote (Lord Chief Justice).

Marine insurance-Termination of risk- Insurance of wood goods from Igarka to London-"Including risks of . . . non-delivery . . . from the time of leaving mill, warehouse, factory, yard or premises at the place from which the goods are loaded . . . whilst on board the ocean-going vessel until discharged at port of destination; and whilst in transit by land and/or water to final destination there or in the interior"-Cargo discharged overside into stack, regardless of marks, size or description, in accordance with custom of Port of London-Subsequent sorting by Port of London Authority- Consignees not allowed to remove cargo until piled and landing returns sent out -Shortage discovered upon completion of piling-Claim under policy-Custom of Port of London.