ALLEN v. MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD (BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD., THIRD PARTIES).

(1942) 74 Ll L Rep 170

LIVERPOOL ASSIZES.

Before Mr. Justice Stable.

Negligence - Personal injuries sustained by dock labourer - Hire of crane by D. & Co. from Mersey Docks and Harbour Board - D. & Co. acting as undisclosed principals for British India Steam Navigation Company - Plaintiff wheeling gun into dock shed - Crane leaving shed - Crane stopped by driver immediately he saw plaintiff moving gun - Plaintiff unable to stop - Damage to hand - Claim against dock board - British India Steam Navigation Company joined as third parties.