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IN RE STEAMSHIP "SEVILLA" AND OTHER VESSELS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 1

Prize-Part cargoes condemned.

LEK v. MATHEWS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 1

Practice-Appeal-Costs-Application for further security refused.

IN RE STEAMSHIP "FREDERIK VIII." AND OTHER VESSELS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 2

Prize-Transfers to enemy custodians.

Collision-Series of collisions in Thames Estuary-First plaintiffs' vessel alleged to have been sunk while at anchor by defendant vessels-Second plaintiffs' vessel sunk by collision with sunken wreck of first plaintiffs' vessel -Cross-allegations of negligent navigation.

IN RE STEAMSHIP "KASMI" AND OTHER VESSELS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 3

Prize-Captures on Rivers Tigris and Euphrates-Settlement.

THE "LUISE HEMSOTH."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 13

Ship's necessaries-Master and crew-Wages and disbursements-Non-appearance of owners-Intervention by mortgagees- Judgment for master and crew- Priorities reserved.

THE "POOLMINA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 13

Practice-Costs-Application to separate issues.

THE "MATHILDA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 14

Collision between steamships off Flamborough Head-Crossing ships-Liability of defendant vessel for not giving way; of plaintiff vessel for taking helm action without engine action-Apportionment: one-quarter; three-quarters.

THE "SWIFT."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 17

Collision between lighter and steamship in Lower Pool, River Thames-Lighter in tow of tug-Negligence of plaintiff lighter in making turning movement across bows of steamship under way- Judgment for steamship.

THE "MAINDY TOWER."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 19

Salvage-Services rendered to disabled steamship in Bay of Biscay-Tender of £500-Danger of collision and serious risk to valuable property of plaintiffs- £900 awarded.

IN RE TERRETTA. IN RE HARWOOD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 23

Probate-Leave to presume death granted.

SIR ROBERT McALPINE & SONS v. FINNIS & CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 24

Contract-Indemnity-Agreement by defendants (inter alia) to engage crew for tug for transport to Crets-Loss of tug-Claim against plaintiffs under Workmen's Compensation Act allowed- Alleged agreement by defendants to accept liability for accidents to crew and to indemnify plaintiffs against such claims-Judgment for plaintiffs-Costs awarded on High Court scale.

RINDBY v. BREWIS. SAME v. COOK.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 26

Compulsory pilotage-Failure by steamship to take up pilot in compulsory pilotage district-Conviction by magistrates- Alleged omission by pilot cutter to signal-Question of fact-Duty of steamship: (1) to take reasonable steps to look out for pilot, (2) to facilitate boarding of steamship by pilot-Pilotage Act, 1913, Sects. 11 (2), 44.

KARINJEE JIVANJEE & CO. v. WILLIAM F. MALCOLM & CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 28

Sale of goods (sisal, c.i.f.)-Construction of contract-"Should goods or any portion thereof not arrive from loss of vessel or other unavoidable cause, this contract to be void"-Freight payable at destination -Loss of goods by fire during transit-Claim by sellers for excess of insured value over invoice value-Passing of property on taking up documents -Judgment for buyers.

AKTIESELSKABET REIDAR v. ARCOS, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 30

Charter-party-Dead freight-Wood charter -Construction-Full summer deckload contemplated-Ship delayed on previous voyage by strike-Failure to load at agreed rate-Loading of ship delayed-Demurrage clause-Winter deckload carried-Failure to load a full and complete cargo.

SHEPPEY GLUE & CHEMICAL WORKS, LTD. v. CONSERVATORS OF THE RIVER MEDWAY.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 32

Docks, Rivers, &c. - Wreck - Raising and removal by Medway Conservators - Expense - Abandonment of wreck - Ownership of barge when expenses incurred - Notice of abandonment- Medway Conservancy Act, 1881.

IN RE SIEBE, GORMAN & CO., LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 36

Company-Shares-Reduction of capital.

THE "LLANELLY."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 37

Collision in dock at Liverpool between steam barge and steamer after sudden opening of dock gates-Seamanship-Opinions of nautical assessors.

IN RE STEAMSHIP "POLNAY."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 40

Prize-Release of cargo-Freight.

IN RE KENT COAL CONCESSIONS, LTD., AND OTHER COMPANIES.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 40

Companies-Shares-Reduction of capital- Reorganisation schemes.

THE "FEDERAL."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 41

Collision between steamships in River Scheldt-Both found to blame for wrong helm action-Look-out-Apportionment: one-third; two-thirds-Special order as to costs.

THE "CLAN MACKAY."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 45

Salvage-Services rendered by salvage tugs to steamer on fire in Tilbury Dock- Ship saved by scuttling-Contribution by tugs to sinking-Risks of salvors.

THE "AGIA MARINA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 52

Collision between steamships in English Channel during fog-Liability of plaintiffs for not stopping engines on hearing whistle signal-Unsatisfactory evidence of defendants-Apportionment: one-quarter; three-quarters-Special order as to costs.

THE "C. F. LILJEVALCH."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 57

Salvage-Services rendered by tugs to steamship ashore off Port Talbot-Towage or salvage-Vessel in great danger-Substantial sum awarded for salvage.

THE "BRITISH MARSHAL."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 60

Overtaking collision between drifter and steamship at mouth of River Humber -Look-out-Alleged absence of stern light on plaintiff vessel-Onus of proof- Judgment for plaintiffs.

OWNERS OF "PANAGHIS VERGOTTIS" v. WM. CORY & SON.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 64

Charter-party-Damages for detention- Ship ordered to Barry-Congestion of port-Failure by charterers to comply with dock authorities' requirements- Turn lost-Implied term of charter-party -Duty of charterers to do whatever reasonable to enable ship to "arrive"-Judgment for shipowners.

THE "HANS HEMSOTH."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 64

Ships' necessaries-Judgment for third and fourth mortgagees in default of appearance -Priorities reserved.

GREGORIADES AND OTHERS v. IMPERIAL OTTOMAN BANK.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 68

Insurance (fire)-Loss of goods pledged to defendant bank-Alleged agreement by pledgees to insure pledgors' goods-Payment by underwriters-Claim by plaintiffs for account-Onus of proof-Estoppel -Judgment for bank.

UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD v. STRICK & CO., LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 73

Charter-party-Demurrage-"Cargo to be loaded subject to port regulations in regular turn as customary at the rate of 1000 tons per day . . . . commencing when . . . ." notice of readiness is given - Construction - Time from which lay days begin to run-Delay awaiting turn to load after notice of readiness given - Conditions for the commencement of lay days.

BEATTIE, CHILD & CO., LTD., AND W. B. BEATTIE v. GLOBE & RUTGERS INSURANCE CO. BEATTIE, CHILD & CO., LTD. v. CANADA NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 87

Insurance broker or underwriting agent- Commission-Construction of agreement by insurers to pay commission to broker or agent-Whether commission due on business placed (by assured introduced by broker or agent before termination of agreement) with insurers after termination of agreement.

EQUITABLE TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK v. DAWSON PARTNERS, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 90

Banking-Confirmed credit granted at defendants' (buyers') request-Claim by issuing bank (plaintiffs) for indemnity- Sale of goods-Fraud of third party (seller) in Batavia-Term of credit that there should be a Dutch Government certificate as to quality "to be issued by experts who are sworn brokers, signed by the Chamber of Commerce"- Instructions issued through "correspondent" bank nominated by defendants and adopted by issuing bank- Relationship between customer and "correspondent" bank-Decoding of cable message-Code word denoting singular or plural-Ambiguity-Meaning of "Chamber of Commerce"- Judgment for defendants (buyers).

THE "ST. GEORGE."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 97

Ship's necessaries-Claim by assignee of bottomry bond.

THE "ANNA KAYSER."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 97

Ship's necessaries-Wages and disbursements -Appraisement and sale.

THE "PARANA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 98

Collision in Santos Harbour-Cross-allegations of negligent navigation.

EIGTVED & CO. v. NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 99

Sale of goods (salmon c.i.f.)-Confirmed credit opened with defendant (issuing) bank-Payment authorised by plaintiffs (buyers) on Liverpool bills of lading- Breach of duty of "correspondent" bank in accepting London bills of lading -Liability of issuing bank-Waiver- Ratification-Judgment for buyers.

NAPIER v. DEXTERS, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 109

Sale of goods (sweet fat)-Rejection by buyers-"Export delivery during October, 1925, f.o.b. London steamer" -Non-receipt of shipping instructions until Oct. 28-Departure of ship before end of October-Failure to ship full quantity-Estoppel-Finding in favour of seller.

LONDON STEAMSHIP & TRADING CORPORATION, LTD. v. RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 110

Ship-Management by steamship company of ships belonging to foreign corporation -Liabilities of managing company -Claim for moneys expended and for indemnity allowed-Appeal- Security for costs.

NEDERLANDSCHE HANDELSMAATSCHAPPIJ v. STRATHLORNE STEAMSHIP CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 111

Charter-party-Delivery of cargo without production of bill of lading-Error of master-Action brought by endorsees- Relationship between endorsees and shipowners - Right to sue - Charter-party not amounting to a demise.

IN RE QUEEN BOROUGH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 111

Company-Winding-up.

IN RE MIKKELSEN'S & KNUDSEN'S PATENTS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 111

Patent (Diesel oil engines)-Application to extend period-Profitable development prevented by war.

LEK v. MATHEWS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 113

Insurance (theft) - Loss of postage stamps -Claim-Value admitted policy- Defence of over-insurance and fraud- Cumulative effect of numerous improbabilities -Expert evidence-Judgment for underwriters-Appeal.

THE "MASSILIA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 116

Practice-Costs-Taxation-Salvage award -Attendance of witnesses-Captain of salving vessel brought from abroad- Replacement by captain from England -Allowance upon taxation-Whether reasonable and proper-Rules of the Supreme Court, Order 65, r. 27 (9) (29).

THE "BROCKLEY" AND OTHERS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 118

Damages-Assessment-Series of collisions in River Thames-First plaintiff's vessel alleged to have been sunk while at anchor by defendant vessels-Second plaintiffs' vessel sunk by collision with sunken wreck of first plaintiffs' vessel- Cross-allegations of negligent navigation.

THE "LUISE HEMSOTH."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 118

Mortgage of ship-Motion by mortgagees for judgment in default of appearance -Priorities reserved.

THE "JOHANNE DYBWAD."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 119

Salvage-Services rendered to derelict steamship in Atlantic-Ship manned and towed 1048 miles to safety-Facts taken into account: (1) derelict, (2) benefit to navigation, (3) bad weather and risks to salvors-Substantial sum awarded.

THE "LOTTE LEONHARDT."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 124

Salvage-Valuable services rendered by tugs to steamship on fire in Harwich Harbour-Vessel saved from destruction -Substantial sum awarded.

THE "CANTON."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 129

Collision between steamships in Great Bitter Lake, Suez Canal-Vessels on crossing courses-Cross-allegations of negligent navigation.

CRASS AND ANOTHER v. BOWER.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 130

Sale of ship-Warranty-Plaintiffs' yacht exchanged with defendant's yacht for monetary consideration paid by defendant - Oral agreement - Alleged condition that defendant's yacht was in as good a condition as the plaintiffs', if not better-Onus of proof-Judgment for defendant.

IN RE NATIONAL SAILORS' AND FIREMEN'S UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 131

Trade Union - Strike - Trade dispute in mining industry - General strike called by Trade Union Congress - Members of plaintiff union ordered by officials of union to cease work without authority of union - Motion by union for interlocutory injunction to restrain calling out of members - Legality - Trade union benefits - Trade Disputes Act, 1906.

THE "AUSTRALIA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 141

Collision between steamships in sharp bend of River Scheldt-Defendant vessel on wrong side of channel-Circumstances known to plaintiffs-Excessive speed of plaintiff vessels in rounding bend- Contributory negligence-Seamanship- Position of nautical assessors considered.

THE "MARY EDWARDS."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 147

Negligence-Damage to ketch-Sloping berth -Slipping of ketch-Duty to take care after, warning given-Defective mooring - Contributory negligence - Judgment for berth-owners.

THE "PELICAN I."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 150

Collision between trawlers off St. Kilda- Weather requiring special precaution- Absence of reasonable care-Both held to blame.

THE "PARANA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 152

Collision between steamships in Santos Harbour-Vessels on crossing courses- Negligence of give-way (plaintiffs') ship - Bad look-out - Plaintiffs' ship held alone to blame.

(Continued from p. 99.)

THE "DALMENY."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 154

Collision between barge in tow and steamship in River Mersey-Bad look-out on defendant steamship-Steamship held alone to blame.

THE "MARIA STATHATOS."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 158

Collision between steamships in Montevideo Harbour-Plaintiff vessel at anchor- Plea of inevitable accident-Defect in engine room telegraph system of defendant ship-Failure of defendants to establish that defect was undiscoverable with reasonable care.

THE "WILLEM VAN DRIEL SR."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 161

Negligent navigation in Tyne Dock-Plaintiff vessel at anchor-Alleged collision with defendant vessel in process of mooring alongside plaintiff vessel- Collision not proved-Finding for defendant vessel.

THE "LUISE HEMSOTH."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 161

Mortgage of ship-Motion by mortgagees for judgment in default of appearance.

JAMES KERR NEWHAM v. STOTTPOOL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 164

Trimmers-Charges-Agreement by shipowners to scale of charges - Disputes referred to Conciliation Board-Classification of defendants' vessel-Defendants (shipowners) bound by Board's finding that ship was not a self trimmer -Rate applicable-Appeal by shipowners dismissed.

PETERSEN v. RONAASEN & SON.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 166

Charter-party - Freight - Measurement of cargo (firewood) - Clause in charter-party requiring payment of freight on out-turn quantities-Cargo measured at destination-Cost-Whether to be borne by shipowner or charterers-Bills of lading filled up by defendants (charterers) through their agents-Shipowner's (plaintiff's) prima facie case to be paid freight on bills of lading quantity-Burden of rebutting shipowner's prima facie case on defendants -Found to be no express or implied undertaking by shipowner to reimburse defendants the cost of measuring at destination-Judgment for shipowner.

IN RE TARIFF REINSURANCES, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 169

Company-Shares-Reduction of capital.

LAIRD LINE v. CLAN LINE.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 170

Collision off Corsewall Point-Apportionment of blame: one third; two-thirds- Limitation of liability-Measure of damages-Petitions of sundry claimants -Remittal to average adjuster-Scheme of division approved.

"YEWGLEN" (OWNERS) v. HELICAL BAR & ENGINEERING CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 170

Charter-party - Demurrage - Clauses protecting charterers in the event of disputes between masters and men concerned in loading and/or discharging -Ca' canny attitude adopted - Finding that dispute existed.

THE "CHEKIANG."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 173

Collision-Measure of damages-Objection to Registrar's report-Non-profit-earning vessel-Annual refitting of warship carried out, not of necessity, at same time as collision repairs but earlier than usual-Principles to apply.

COAST LINES, LTD. v. SOCIETA NAZIONALE DI NAVIGAZIONE OF GENOA. (THE "FAGERNES.")

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 179

Jurisdiction-Collision between British and foreign vessels in Bristol Channel outside three-mile limit-Limits of jurisdiction -Application to set aside order for service of notice of writ outside the jurisdiction-Discretion of Court- Order upheld.

THE "C.I.P."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 184

Salvage-Services extending over seven days rendered to steamship in Atlantic Ocean -Claim alleged to be exaggerated.

THE "GUARDIAN."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 188

Salvage-Services rendered by steamship and tug to steamship in North Sea- Towage to Yarmouth-Claim alleged to be exaggerated.

THE "DORIS THOMAS."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 190

Negligence-Damage to ship-Defective berth-Failure of plaintiffs to establish case-Judgment for berth-owners.

BALTIC INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF LONDON, LTD, v. CAMBRIAN COACHING & GOODS TRANSPORT, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 195

Insurance-Premiums-Claim for premiums admitted-Counterclaims on policies by assured-Third-party liabilities-Accident -Condition of policies that immediate notice of claims be given to insurers -Whether knowledge of employee of assured to be imputed to assured- Waiver.

LORENTZ W. HANSEN'S REDERI A/S v. J. & H. GOODWIN, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 197

Bill of lading-Claim by shipowners against bill of lading holders for balance of charges in respect of landing, piling and delivering cargo-Amount due under London Clause "A" paid - Whether balance due to plaintiffs-Provision that receivers "desirous of conveying their goods elsewhere . . . shall on making application to the steamer's agents . . . within 72 hours . . . be entitled to deliver . . . subject to charges stipulated below" (i.e., under London Clause "A")-Construction.

LONDON STEAMSHIP & TRADING CORPORATION, LTD. v. RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 201

Practice-Official Referee-Application to set aside judgment by default-Application not made within prescribed time -Objection not taker at first opportunity -Jurisdiction of Official Referee to set aside own judgment-Rules of the Supreme Court, Order 59 A, r. 3 (b).

DEVON MUTUAL STEAMSHIP INSURANCE ASSOCIATION v. F. W. OGG (INSPECTOR OF TAXES).

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 203

Revenue - Income Tax - Assessment - Unlimited company carrying on business of marine insurance-Loss on contracts to buy ships-Whether ordinary business expenditure or capital expenditure -Case referred back to Commissioners for further investigation.

THE "SUSQUEHANNA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 205

Collision-Objection to Registrar's report- Loss of use of Admiralty oiler-Vessel engaged in non-profit-earning capacity -Measure of damages - Sum which vessel might have earned on hire: whether to be taken into account.

NAAMLOOZE VENNOOTSCHAP STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ "VREDOBERT" v. EUROPEAN SHIPPING CO., LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 210

Agreement to sell five vessels for lump sum: one lost before purchase completed- Disputed price of lost vessel-Date of transfer of ownership-Passing of property -Completion of purchase-Ownership of insurance moneys recovered- Inadmissibility of parol evidence as to events leading up to written contract.

BUERGER v. CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 215

Bill of lading-Loss of goods-Goods shipped to Odessa-Odessa found to be closed to navigation-Bill of lading surrendered and goods sent on to other ports- Whether fresh bill of lading contract implied-Liability excepted in original bill of lading for packages exceeding £20 in value unless declared-Failure to declare value-Exception applicable to substituted contract-Deviation from substituted voyage-Unreasonable delay in forwarding-Abandonment of voyage - Effect upon exceptions clauses - Liability of shipowners as common carriers.

ANDREW MANTOURA & SONS, AGENTS OF THE ITALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY "LLOYD TRIESTINO" BRANCH AT JAFFA v. MENACHEM DAVID, MANAGER OF THE FIRM DAVID S. DAVID, JAFFA.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 221

Bill of lading-Loss of goods during transit -Proof of shipment-"Any claim made regarding . . . loss . . . of goods . . . shall be acceptable, provided that such claim is made in writing . . . . within the period as fixed above," i.e., eight days-Claim made out of time-Waiver -Judgment for shipowners.

THE "MARTINETTE."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 223

Negligence-Damage to barge-Uneven and defective berth-Judgment for barge-owners.

THE "GUARDIAN."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 226

Salvage-Services tendered by steamship and tug to steamship in North Sea- Towage to Yarmouth-Salved vessel in dangerous position - Substantial sum awarded.

(Continued from p. 190.)

THE "SOLVE."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 226

Collision in River Thames-Limitation of liability.

THE "CORNESS."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 226

Series of collision in River Thames- Limitation of liability.

THE "VIRGINIA DOLLAR."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 227

Collision in Genoa Harbour-Vessels at anchor-Moorings of defendant vessel carried away-Finding of inevitable accident-Onus of proof.

D. PROCTOR & SONS v. THE BORNEO COMPANY.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 231

General average - Deposits collected from consignees (plaintiffs) by ship's agents and paid over to defendants (agents for Russian shipowners) - No adjustment made owing to Russian revolution - Money deposited not paid over to shipowners-Trusteeship-Duty of trustee-Breach of trust-Statute of Limitations-Acknowledgment sufficient to oust statute.

IN RE TYNE DOCK ENGINEERING COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 235

Company-Shares-Reduction of capital.

OWNERS OF S.S. "OTARAMA" AND REA TOWING COMPANY, LTD. v. MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL COMPANY.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 237

Negligence-Damage (by grounding) to tug and to steamship in tow of tug in Manchester Ship Canal-Chain picked up by propeller of tug in navigable channel- Licensees-Duty to warn-Grounding of steamship due to negligence of tug before picking up chain-Judgment for tug-owners against canal company; for canal company against steamshipowners.

THE "COPSEWOOD."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 250

Collision between steamships on following courses in Gravesend Reach-Anchoring of leading (defendant) vessel-Duty of following vessel to keep clear - Bad look-out-Judgment for defendants.

THE "STIKLESTAD."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 254

Salvage - Services rendered by tug and steamships to steamship in damaged condition in Atlantic during very heavy weather-Propeller tail shaft broken- Serious position of salved vessel-Services extending over six weeks-Right to salvage award - Substantial sum awarded.

OSCAR MOENICH & CO. v. JOHN F. CARR & CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 270

Sale of goods (wire)-Rejection by buyers- Term that wire should be free from scale, smoke, &c.-Delivery of wire in unmerchantable condition - Counterclaim by buyers for breach of contract- Judgment for buyers on claim and counterclaim.

BOOTH v. AMALGAMATED MARINE WORKERS' UNION.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 272

Trade Unions-Amalgamation-Conditions precedent - Ballot - False returns - Effect of registration of notice of amalgamation -Title to funds-Account- Trade Union Act Amendment Act, 1876, Sects. 12, 13-Trade Union (Amalgamation) Act, 1917-Trade Disputes Act, 1906, Sects. 4, 4 (2).

McINTYRE v. AYRSHIRE DOCKYARD CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 277

Master and servant-Contract of employment as general manager-Commission on net profits - Quantum - Alleged underpayment.

IN RE RUSSIAN LLOYD. IN RE MOSCOW FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 277

Companies-Compulsory winding-up.

CARLILE STEAMSHIP CO. v. SIMPSON, SPENCE & YOUNG.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 278

Brokers-Shipbroker-Contract to place vessel upon berth to load cargo-Loading broker recommended to shipowner by shipbroker - Loading broker fully occupied in obtaining cargo for another ship on behalf of same shipbroker- Alleged continuing duty of shipbroker.

THE "PALUDINA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 281

Series of collisions in Malta Harbour- Plaintiff (appellant) vessel broken adrift by negligence of defendant (respondent) vessel-Minor collision between plaintiff ship and third vessel S due to defendants' negligence-Subsequent serious collision between plaintiff ship and S-Interval of 20 min.- Chain of causation - Novus actus interveniens.

CONTINENTAL CONTRACTORS, LTD., AND ERNEST BECK & CO., LTD. v. MEDWAY OIL & STORAGE CO., LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 288

Sale of goods-Contract for delivery of kerosene by instalments - Repudiation by buyers on ground of delay in delivery of first instalment - Whether delivery postponed at request of buyers -Delivery dependent upon tender of banker's guarantee-Guarantee as condition precedent to obligation of sellers -Whether failure to make first delivery a repudiation of whole contract or ground for claim for damages in respect of non-delivery of one instalment.

CONTROLLER OF THE CLEARING OFFICE v. ANDREW WEIR & CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 303

Emergency legislation - Enemy debts - English buyer debtor and German seller cerditor-Payment for goods shipped- Goods delivered ex ship and dealt with by buyer but documents of title not taken up because of outbreak of war- Principal debt admitted but payment of interest disputed by debtor-Right of creditor to interest admitted by British Clearing Office without acknowledgment of debtor-Decisions of Joint Clearing Offices-Enforceability- Treaty of Versailles, Art. 296-Treaty of Peace Order, 1919 (Statutory Rules and Orders, No. 1517), par. 1 (iv.).

THE "DEMETERTON."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 305

Collision between schooner and steamship in Atlantic-Schooner becalmed-Alleged negligence of steamship in not keeping good look-out; of schooner in not giving warning of presence-Bad look-out- Judgment for schooner.

THE "KARHU."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 307

Salvage-Services rendered by tugs to barque aground in River Thames- Small service-Whether grounding due to negligence of tug towing barque- Small sum awarded.

THE "WHIMBREL."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 311

Collision between steamships in River Scheldt - Negligence of defendant vessel in taking risky helm and engine action - Bad look-out - Contributory negligence of plaintiff vessel - Finding of both to blame.

THE "BHAMO."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 314

Overtaking collision between large steamships in Crosby Channel, Liverpool - Vessels on parallel courses-Negligence of plaintiff vessel in starboarding into defendant vessel-Bad look-out-Judgment for defendants.

THE "EMPRESS."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 317

Collision between schooner and steamship off Dover-Negligence of steamship admitted-Alleged contributory negligence of schooner in not sounding fog signals - Dispute as to weather - Weather found not to have been foggy -Judgment for schooner.

OWNERS OF STEAMSHIP "OTARAMA" AND REA TOWING COMPANY, LTD. v. MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL COMPANY.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 320

Negligence-Damage (by grounding) to tug and to steamship in tow of tug in Manchester Ship Canal-Chain picked up by propeller of tug in navigable channel- Licensees-Duty to warn-Grounding of steamship due to negligence of tug before picking up chain-Judgment for tugowners against canal company: for canal company against steamship-owners -Apportionment of costs.

THISELTON v. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 321

Insurance (Life)-Policy-Loans-"A" company amalgamated with "B" company under statute of 1905-"A" company's policy-holders to be entitled to all benefits "established by the practices or prospectuses of the society"-Collateral bargain-Right of "B" company to raise rate of interest.

THE "LUISE HEMSOTH."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 321

Mortgage of ship-Motion by mortgagees for judgment in default of appearance -Priorities reserved.

LONDON STEAMSHIP & TRADING CORPORATION, LTD. v. RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 324

Official Referee-Judgment-Application by defendants to set aside judgment given in their absence-Application granted subject to security being given.

THE "STEEL SCIENTIST."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 325

Collision in Vancouver Harbour-Plaintiff (respondent) vessel lying at anchor- -Plea of inevitable accident-Burden of proof-Risky navigation of defendant (appellant) vessel - Judgment for plaintiffs.

THE "MOSTYN."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 327

Negligent navigation-Damage by anchor to electric cables in Swansea Docks- Action brought by dockowners-Liability under Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act, 1847, Sect. 74-Finding of inevitable accident - Common law damages-Injuria cum damno.

NIELSEN, ANDERSEN & CO. v. COLLINS (INSPECTOR OF TAXES). TARN v. SCANLAN (SURVEYOR OF TAXES).

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 336

Revenue-Income Tax-Agent for foreign shipowners - Meaning of "Agent" - Whether in receipt of profits or gains taxed-Trading-Bills of lading signed by master-Income Tax Act, 1842, Sect. 41-Finance (No. 2) Act, 1915, Sect. 31 (6).

ASTRAS v. BRITISH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 343

Practice - Interlocutory application - Discovery of documents - Further and better affidavit of ship's papers- Failure to comply with order-Action dismissed through want of prosecution- Appeal allowed subject to terms.

OLD COLONY TRUST COMPANY v. OWNERS OF STEAMSHIP "LORD STRATHCONA"; DOMINION COAL COMPANY, LTD. (INTERVENERS) v. LORD STRATHCONA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 344

Costs - Taxation - Appeal from order of Judge varying order of Assistant-Registrar -No question of principle involved -Discretion of Assistant-Registrar as to quantum-R.S.C., Order 65, rr. 8, 27 (29).

THE "ANDRAKA MENDI," THE "VICTOR" AND THE "RYDAL HALL."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 350

Collision between tug and steamship in River Clyde-Negligence alleged by tug against defendant vessel - Counter-allegation by defendant vessel against tug and third vessel R H - Alleged sheering of R H found not to have occurred-Judgment for tug and R H.

THE "PEAR BRANCH."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 355

Collision in North Sea during fog-Defendant vessel held to blame on ground of alteration of course after exchange of fog signals with plaintiff vessel.

THE "EVELPIS."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 359

Collision between steamships at Piroeus- Damages-Objection to Registrar's report-Repairs to ship-Reasonableness -Report confirmed.

THE "SEAMEW."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 360

Overtaking collision between steamships in River Thames during fog - Plaintiff vessel found to blame on ground of going astern, preparatory to anchoring, without giving warning to defendant vessel-Unsatisfactory witnesses.

D. & J. KOSKAS v. STANDARD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 363

Insurance (marine)-Damage to goods by sea water-Claim by holders (buyers of bales of leather c.i.f.) of certificate of insurance-Proof of damage-Right to sue-Condition of certificate that Lloyd's Agent should be notified-Condition obscure and found not to have been brought to notice of certificate-holder.

REDERI AKTIEBOLAGET TRANSATLANTIC v. LA COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PHOSPHATES DE L'OCEANIE.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 369

Charter-party - Demurrage - Cargo to be loaded and discharged at certain rate per day-"At charterers' option any days . . . not consumed in loading may be added to the time for discharging and any extra time consumed in loading may be deducted from the time for discharging" - Alleged election by agent of charterers not to exercise option-Authority of agent-Meaning of extra time consumed in loading - Whether "demurrage" days or "weather working" days to be reckoned.

IN RE SWIFT STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 373

Company-Compulsory winding-up.

THE "GLENGARRY."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 374

Collision between tug and steamship (in tow of tug) in Imperial Dock, Leith- Tug in process of manoeuvring steamship into berth-Tug damaged by propeller- Negligence of tug-Duty of tug to keep clear.

IN RE MOTOR MANUFACTURERS' & TRADERS' MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 374

Company-Compulsory winding-up.

THE "SAGAPORACK" AND THE "HONTESTROOM."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 377

Double collision in River Thames - Disputed courses, speeds and position of casualty-Bend of river-Thames Rule No. 36-Conclusion of fact of trial Judge -Credibility of witnesses-Responsibilities of appellate Courts.

CAYZER, IRVINE & CO., LTD. v. BOARD OF TRADE.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 392

Charter-party-Requisitioned ship-T. 99- Loss of ship-Arbitration-(31) "It is further mutually agreed that such arbitration shall be a condition precedent to the commencement of any action at law"-Statute of Limitations, 21 Jac. I., cap. 16-Time from which statute begins to run-Cause of action- Scott v. Avery, 5 H.L.C. 811, discussed and applied.

RICHARD HUGHES & CO. AND OTHERS v. FOWEY HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS AND FRED COLLINS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 401

Harbours - Powers of harbour commissioners and of harbour-mater (Fowey) -Instructions issued to shipowners as to compulsory pilotage, anchorage and speed-Unreasonableness and/or unfairness -Ultra vires-Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act, 1847, Sects. 52, 53, 83.

THE "RUAPEHU."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 409

Negligence-Damage to ship-Outbreak of fire in dry dock-Ship-repairers held to blame-Right of repairers, as owners of dry dock, to limit their liability - Merchant Shipping (Liability of Shipowners and Others) Act, 1900, Sect. 2 -Held to be a limitation as to area and not as to the nature of the act done.

THE "GRAPHIC."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 414

Collision between steamships in Victoria Channel, Belfast Lough-Limitation of liability-"Actual fault or privity"- Alleged faulty design of steamship seeking limitation-Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 503.

THE "ALDE."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 419

Negligent navigation-Damage to steamship in Greenland Dock, London-Propeller fouled-Barge A found to blame -Assistance rendered by capstan on barge T-Application by A to limit liability-Distinction between "Improper navigation of ship" and "negligence of individuals"-Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 503.

THE "CHIRRIPO."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 421

Overtaking collision in foggy weather between tug and steamship in River Mersey-Tug found alone to blame on ground of improper helm and engine action.

THE "AGNES MARY."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 423

Negligence-Damage to barge in New Cut, River Yare-Submerged pile-Obstruction to navigable fairway-Evidence of plaintiffs not accepted - Judgment for defendants.

THE "STRATHDERRY."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 426

Head-on collision between steamship and trawler in North Sea - Judgment for trawler on ground of improper helm action of steamship.

THE "ARIANO."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 428

Salvage-Services rendered by boatmen to steamship off the Lizard, steamship having struck submerged wreckage - Steamship piloted into Falmouth Harbour and put safely ashore-Alleged pilotage agreement - Sum awarded on salvage basis.

THE "CARLO."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 430

Collision between vessels on parallel courses in River Humber-Each proceeding to pilot boat to disembark pilot-Refusal to give way-"Seamanlike caution" abandoned for "manly emulation"- Both found to blame.

THE "ANNA KAYSER."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 433

Salvage services rendered by tugs to steamship after breaking adrift from moorings in River Tees - Bad weather - Steamship ashore - Rescue from bad position-Substantial sum awarded.

"PROFESSOR GRUVEL" (OWNERS) v. THE BARRY GRAVING DOCK AND ENGINEERING COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 434

Negligence-Damage to ship during repairs -Measure of damage-Loss of business -Objection to Registrar's report - Remoteness of damage - Direct consequence of injury-Report confirmed.

THE "CITY OF BARODA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 437

Bill of lading - Short delivery - Loss by theft - Clause providing that carrier should not be liable for, or for the consequences of, robbers or thieves by sea or land-Incorporation of Hague Rules, 1921-Duty of carrier to provide for proper care and custody of goods carried - Fault or privity of carrier - Bailee - Exception clause - Onus of proof-Want of due vigilance- Judgment for goods-owners.

AKTIESELSKABET ERIKSEN & ANDERSEN'S REDERI v. FOY, MORGAN & CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 442

Charter-party - Breach - Freight - Ship ordered to Preston but unable to reach there-Whether due to unseaworthiness or to Preston being "unsafe"-Meaning of "safe port."

MERCHANTS' MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD., v. NORTH OF ENGLAND PROTECTING & INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 446

Collision-Damage to pontoon-Claim for indemnity-Dependent upon whether pontoon classified as "ship or vessel" -Adaptability for navigation.

THE WITHAM OUTFALL BOARD v. CORPORATION OF BOSTON.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 449

Docks, Rivers, &c.-Damage to fascine works by steamship - Liability of Boston Corporation to indemnify Outfall Board-Boston Dock Act, 1881, Sects. 9 (5), 53.

KOKUSAI KISEN KAISHA v. LOUIS DREYFUS & CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 450

Charter-party-Freight-Discount-"Freight less advances, if any, to be paid on unloading and right delivery of the cargo, in cash, but if ordered outside the U.K. to discharge in London concurrent with discharge, but in any case subject to two months' discount at 5 per cent. per annum"-Construction.

SEVEN SEAS SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. FREIGHT OFFICE OF TRADE DELEGATION OF U.S.S.R. IN GREAT BRITAIN.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 450

Charter-party-Discharging port-Orders- "If orders for discharging port . . . . are not given on signing bills of lading, &c., charterers have the option of giving the same within 12 running hours of arrival at Gibraltar . . . or for ports not south of Havre or U.K. ports at Falmouth (at their option) for first port of discharge and for second port, it used, not later than whilst discharging at first port" - Bills of lading signed "Bound for Gibraltar for order"-Orders given after arrival at Gibraltar to proceed to Falmouth for orders-Construction of charter-party.

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY LIEUT.-COLONEL THE RIGHT HON. W. E. GUINNESS (RE HARRY DAWKINS, COOK ON S.Y. "ISTER"); SAME (RE ARTHUR WILLIAM TYE, STEWARD ON S.Y. "ISTER"). IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY COL. SIR CHARLES WYNDHAM-MURRAY (RE GEO. H. SANDY, STEWARD ON S.Y. "CECILIA").

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 451

Unemployment Insurance Act, 1920 - Employed persons-Ship's cook and ship's steward-Whether seamen and/or domestic servants - Inconsistencies of obligations and duties, rights and privileges - Held to be seamen and therefore insurable person.

SEDGWICK, COLLINS & CO., LTD. v. ROSSIA INSURANCE CO. OF PETROGRAD (EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD., GARNISHEES).

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 453

Garnishee-Judgment obtained against Russian company-Attachment of debt due from English company to Russian company - Applications to discharge order nisi and to set aside judgment- Alleged dissolution of Russian company by Soviet decrees-Service of writ upon person authorised to receive service as required by Companies (Consolidation) Act, 1908, Sect. 274 - Submission to jurisdiction-Notice given by authorised person that Russian company had ceased to exist - Whether sufficient - Practice-Competence of garnishees to apply to set aside judgment.

SAMUEL CRAWFORD HOGARTH, HUGH HOGARTH, BARCLAY HOGARTH AND JOHN BAIRD HENDERSON v. CORY BROS. & CO., LTD. (CONSOLIDATED APPEALS).

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 464

Charter-party-Demurrage and detention- Delay in getting to loading berth and in loading-Whether due to causes beyond control of charterer - Government regulations and restrictions-Duty of charterer to provide cargo - Alleged shortage of wagons-Accord and satisfaction -Judgment for shipowners.

J. C. HOUGHTON & CO. v. NOTHARD, LOWE & WILLS, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 469

Contract-Breach-Agreement between fruit brokers and fruit importing company A that brokers (plaintiffs) should receive consignments to company (defendants); proceeds to go in reduction of advances made to company B-Companies A and B in close relationship-Title to bills of lading-Agreement alleged to have been made by company's directors without authority-Nature of transaction found to have been such as to put plaintiffs on inquiry.

THE "LADY PATRICIA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 476

Double collision in River Thames-Appeal against order of "no costs" -Discretion of Court.

THE "DELPHINULA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 480

Collision between steamships in Firth of Clyde-Wrong helm action of defendant ship - Bad look-out - Judgment for plaintiffs.

A. J. A. DOUGLAS AND W. A. GRANT v. OWNERS OF YACHT "ST. GEORGE" (EXOR. OF LATE E. E. GATES INTERVENING).

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 482

Ship's necessaries - Bottomry bonds - Validity-Intervention by mortgagee- No notice of transaction given to mortgagee -Alleged need for authority of mortgagee-Reasonable steps taken to notify mortgagee through his agent- Right of master to raise funds for the necessities of the ship not prevented by existence of mortgage-Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sect. 34.

THE "LYME REGIS."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 490

Collision between barge (in tow of tug) and steamship in Lower Pool, River Thames-Negligence of barge in crossing bows of steamship - Judgment for defendants.

THE "JOLLY KATE."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 493

Collision between trawler and steamship in Lower Hope, River Thames-Negligence of trawler in proceeding on wrong side of river-Unsatisfactory evidence of trawler's witnesses - Judgment for steamship.

THE "PEMBREY."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 496

Collision between steamships in River Thames-Plaintiff vessel proceeding up river-Negligence of defendant vessel in making, without adequate warning, turning movement from position at anchor - Bad look-out - Judgment for plaintiff vessel.

THE "C.I.P."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 498

THE "OPTIC."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 500

Salvage-Services rendered by tug to steamship ashore in River Mersey-Towage or salvage-No real danger-Tender of £150 found sufficient.

FRANCO-BRITISH SHIP STORE COMPANY, LTD. v. COMPAGNIE DES CHARGEURS FRANCAIS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 502

Contract - Breach - Agreement by defendants to "purchase all the stores they require in the United Kingdom . . . the percentage of profit to be discussed every six months"-Period of agreement alleged to be fixed by second agreement, concluded on following day, extending over 10 years - Right to terminate - Statute of Frauds - Consideration -Measure of damages.

THE "GRAPHIC."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 502

Collision between steamships in Victoria Channel, Belfast Lough-Limitation of liability-Costs.

(Continued from p. 419.)

STRONG AND PEARL v. S. ALLISON & CO., LTD.; SAME v. BRITISH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 504

Insurance brokers-Negligence-Breach of duty-Failure to make contracts of insurance according to instructions of assured (plaintiffs)-Loss of yacht- Vessel not covered - Actions brought against brokers and against underwriters -Judgment for plaintiffs against brokers.

SANDAY & CO., LTD. v. SHIPTON, ANDERSON & CO., LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 508

Sale of goods (wheat)-Documents-Refusal to accept-Alteration of port of call- Estoppel - Variation of contract - Statute of Frauds.

IN RE NORTHUMBERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 511

Company-Receiver-Appointment.

ANGLO-GRECIAN STEAM TRADING COMPANY, LTD. v. T. BEYNON & CO.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 511

General average-Claim by owners against charterers for expenses allowed-Interest.

AKTIESELSKABET REIDAR v. ARCOS, LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 513

Charter-party - Dead freight - Wood charter - Construction - Full summer deckload contemplated - Ship delayed on previous voyage by strike-Failure to load at agreed rate-Loading of ship delayed - Demurrage clause - Winter deckload carried-Failure to load a full and complete cargo - Measure of damages.

WM. H. MULLER & CO. (LONDON), LTD v. COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND REVENUE.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 518

Revenue - Income Tax - Agents in United Kingdom of non-resident shipowners- Whether non-resident shipowners trading in or trading with the United Kingdom - Income Tax Act, 1842, Sect. 41-Finance (No. 2) Act, 1915, Sect. 31.

LEK v. MATHEWS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 525

Insurance (theft)-Loss of postage stamps Claim-Value-admitted policy-Defence of over-insurance and fraud-Onus of proof-Expert evidence-Total or partial loss-Responsibilities of appellate Court-Judgment for assured.

(Continued from p. 116.)

VACUUM OIL COMPANY v. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 546

Insurance (marine)-Loss if petroleum in tins-Total loss of vessel - Petroleum insured against total loss, should ship be lost - Constructive total loss of petroleum - Notice of abandonment - Intention to abandon subject-matter unconditionally - Authority of Lloyd's Agent to receive notice of abandonment -Marine Insurance Act, 1906, Sect 62 -Judgment for insurers-Appeal dismissed.

STEAMSHIP "TREGURNO" AND OTHER VESSELS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 555

Prize - Sals of cargo seized - Disposal of proceeds-Application to remove stay of execution.

Prize -Decree of condemnation.

Prize-Seizure of barley-Various claimants -Settlement.

THE "ALFA."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 556

Prize-Conditional contraband-Proceeds of sale of barley-Release of bail bond.

THE "UNITED STATES" AND OTHER VESSELS.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 557

Prize-Proceeds of goods seized-Transference to Custodians of Enemy Property.

Prize-Proceeds of goods and mails seized- Transference to Exchequer.

THE "SAPPER."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 559

Collision between sailing barge and steamship in River Thames - Alleged improper helm action on part of barge found not to have occurred-Negligent navigation of steamship-Judgment for barge.

THE "BRASK."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 560

Salvage-Services rendered to steamship in Atlantic-Rudder broken-Substantial sum awarded.

THE "ROYAL FUSILIER."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 566

Collision - Damages - Objection to Registrar's report-Collision repairs effected at same time as annual overhaul - -No necessity for either-Restitutio in integrum-Report confirmed.

THE "CANADIAN RAIDER."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 566

Collision in River Thames - Damages - Objection to Registrar's report-Question of quantum only-Report confirmed.

THE "CANTON."

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 569

Collision between steamships in Great Bitter Lake, Suez Canal - Defendant vessel proceeding to anchorage - Failure of plaintiff vessel to signal her manoeuvres-Plaintiff ship found alone to blame.

(Continued from p. 130.)

HERBERT WHITWORTH, LTD. v. PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 573

Lighterage-Damage to goods, while lightering, due to admitted negligence of defendants' (shipowners') servants-Bill of lading-Exception clause covering perils of the sea, lighterage and risk of craft, &c. - Whether bill of lading contract still subsisting-Whether special lighterage contract-Ambiguity-Judgment for shipowners.

ALBERT E. REED & CO., LTD. v. PAGE, SON & EAST AND G. A. JARROLD.

(1926) 25 Ll L Rep 576

Lighterage-Damage to cargo-Breach of warranty to provide seaworthy vessel- Unseaworthiness of barge-Bad stowage - Overloading - London Lighterage Clause-Judgment for goods-owners.

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