TOKIO MARINE & FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. RETLA STEAMSHIP COMPANY

[1970] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 91

UNITED STATESCOURT OF APPEALS(NINTH CIRCUIT)

Before Circuit Judge Chambers, Circuit Judge Trask and District Judge Jameson1

United States-Bill of lading-Damage to cargo -Rust clause in bill of lading restricting statement of "Apparent good order and condition"-Whether carrier estopped from showing rust damage to steel pipes was of pre-shipment origin-Whether bill of lading clause invalidated under U.S. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C., sect. 1300 - 1315).