WILLIAM D. BRANSON LTD. AND TOMAS ALCAZAR S.A. v. JADRANSKA SLOBODNA PLOVIDBA (ADRIATIC TRAMP SHIPPING), ROBERT REFORD CO. LTD. AND YUGOSLAV GREAT LAKES LINE (THE "SPLIT")

[1973] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 535

CANADAFEDERAL COURTTRIAL DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Heald

Canada - Bill of lading - Melons packed in crates and stowed 17 high - No circulation of air in hold - Goods delivered in damaged condition - Whether damage due to "perils of sea" or "inherent defect" - Whether cargo properly stowed - Whether clause excluding liability for deterioration valid - Hague Rules, art. III, rr. 2, 8, art. IV, r. 2 (c), (m).