THOMAS NATIONAL TRANSPORT (MELBOURNE) PTY., LTD., AND PAY v. MAY & BAKER (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD.

[1966] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 347

AUSTRALIA HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Before Chief Justice Barwick, Mr. Justice McTiernan, Mr. Justice Taylor, Mr. Justice Owen and Mr. Justice Windeyer1

Carriage of goods-Deviation-Fundamental breach-Goods damaged by fire-Whether carrier entitled to rely on exemption clauses in contract of carriage. Bailment-Goods damaged by fire-Liability of sub-bailee. Contract-Fundamental breach.