HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO. v. PACIFIC FAR EAST LINE INC. (THE "PACIFIC BEAR")

[1974] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 359

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS NINTH CIRCUIT

Before Circuit Judge Chambers, Circuit Judge Choy and Circuit Judge Wallace

United States - Bill of lading - Limitation of liability - Electrical transformer bolted to wooden skid shipped under bill of lading - Discharged in damaged condition - Whether a "package" - Whether carrier's liability limited to U.S. $500 - United States Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1936, s. 4 (5) (46 U.S.C. s. 1304 (5)).