THE "MAJFRID" (OWNERS) (AND THEIR BAIL).

(1943) 77 Ll L Rep 127

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Bucknill.

Bail-Liability under bond-Action brought by plaintiffs (owners of barges and their cargoes) against owners of Swedish steamer Majfrid-Damage incurred when barges shifted from berth owned by L. to make room for Majfrid-Majfrid arrested -Released on undertaking by shipowners' solicitors to enter appearance and put in bail-Bail provided for sum not exceeding £1000 by directors of managers of "The London," agents for "The Skuld," the ship's protecting and indemnity association -L. joined as second defendants- Owners of Majfrid found alone to blame- Damages and costs amounting to £1500- £1000 paid to plaintiffs-Motion by plaintiffs to recover balance from bail-Circumstances of payment of £1000-Cheque on printed form of "The London," and signed by directors of "The London"- Cheque drawn in favour of shipowners' solicitors and indorsed by them to plaintiffs' solicitors-Whether payment made by "The London" on behalf of shipowners or on behalf of bail.