YORKE v. BRITISH & CONTINENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1943) 77 Ll L Rep 418

LIVERPOOL ASSIZES.

Before Mr. Justice Stable.

Docks Regulations, 1934-Breach of statutory duty-Contributory negligence-Personal injuries sustained by third officer of defendants' steamship while making his rounds for examination of cargo-Fall down unlighted and unfenced hold-Ship lying in Gibraltar Harbour-Alleged duty upon defendants to light and fence- Applicability of regulations outside United Kingdom territorial waters- Regulations 12, 37.