CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE INC. v. INSTITUTE OF LONDON UNDERWRITERS AND OTHERS, AND DEUTSCHE DAMPFSCHIFFAHRT GESELLSCHAFT HANSA (THE "GOLDENFELS")

[1974] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 292

UNITED STATESCOURT OF APPEALS(FIFTH CIRCUIT)

Before Circuit Judge Gewin, Circuit Judge Thornberry and Circuit Judge Clark

United States - Bill of lading - Clean bill of lading issued to shippers of component parts of building from Tripoli to Houston - Arrival of parts in damaged condition - Whether shipowners estopped as against indorsees from proving pre-shipment damage.