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A. TOMLINSON (HAULIERS), LTD. v. HEPBURN

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 1

Insurance - Goods in transit - Insurance effected by road carriers-Goods stolen - Whether goods off risk - Whether insurance on carriers' legal liability or on goods-Bailors' interest in policy.

FIDELITAS SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. V/O EXPORTCHLEB

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 13

Arbitration - Consultative case - Effect of Court's answer to question of law raised in consultative case if on further facts found later by umpire Court's answer would have been different-Differentiation between two forms of special case which may be stated under Arbitration Act, 1950, Sect. 21 (1).

BRAZIER v. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 26

Master and servant-Fellow-employee- Alleged negligent use of hypodermic syringe causing needle to break in plaintiff- Liability of employers. "Res ipsa loquitur"-Injury due to needle of hypodermic syringe breaking in plaintiff in course of injection-Onus of proof. Limitation of action-Whether right of action arising from alleged negligent use of hypodermic syringe accrued more than three years before action brought-Limitation Act, 1939, as amended by Law Reform (Limitation of Actions, &c.) Act, 1954.

RYAN v. NEW FRESH WHARF, LTD., AND ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 33

Negligence - Stowage - Injury to stevedore falling into gap between cargo in cartons and cargo in bags-Whether gap constituted bad stowage-Liability of stevedore's employers and/or shipowners.

PRATT v. ROYAL MAIL LINES, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 43

Negligence-Slippery deck on barge-Injury to lighterman-Whether due to oil patch- Whether oil fell from vessel alongside- Liability of shipowners.

PRACTICE DIRECTION

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 48

PRACTICE DIRECTION

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 48

JOHN CARTER (FINE WORSTEDS), LTD. v. HANSON HAULAGE (LEEDS), LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 49

Carriage of goods-Goods stolen with help of carriers' driver-Negligence of carriers in engaging driver-Alleged fundamental breach of contract of carriage-Applicability of exceptions clause in contract- Liability of carrier to consignors-Conditions of Carriage of the Road Haulage Association, Ltd., Clause 7. Carriers-Dishonest driver-Loss of goods in transit-Whether negligence of carriers in engaging driver constituted fundamental breach of contract precluding carriers from relying on exception clause-Liability of carriers to consignors. Contract - Fundamental breach - Whether carriers' negligence in employing dishonest driver and/or their failure to deliver constituted fundamental breach.

ROBINSON v. THE "ALNWICK" (OWNERS) AND THE "BRAEMAR" (OWNERS) (THE "ALNWICK")

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 69

Admiralty practice-Limitation of action- Claim for damages for loss of life on board vessel-Motion to stay proceedings- Maritime Conventions Act, 1911, Sect. 8 -Applicability to non-colliding vessel- Discretion of Court to extend time-Effect of Law Reform (Limitation of Actions, &c.) Act, 1954.

AUTAIR INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS, LTD. v. CLAYDON AVIATION, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 74

Contract-Hire of aircraft-Whether hirers or owners liable for cost of Check IV- Whether binding agreement to reduce hire charges.

S. ZIMMERMAN & SON (MERCHANTS), LTD. v. BAXTER, HOARE & CO., LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 88

Carriage of goods-Forwarding agents' delivery charges-"165/- per ton"-Whether a ton of 20 cwt. or 80 cu. ft.-Meaning of "minimum 10 tons per load"-Effect of previous dealings.

WILKINS v. ATLE STEVEDORING, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 94

Master and servant-Fellow-employees-Injury to stevedore by swinging set of timber-Lack of co-ordination between members of team-No evidence adduced by defendants-Liability of defendant employers.

THE "YORK"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 97

Collision - River - Look-out-Vessels passing starboard to starboard-Duty to give clear indication of intention.

THE "DAYSPRING"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 103

Collision-Signals-Look-out-Duty to sound signal when altering course-Helmsman's view obstructed by bows of his vessel.

SAUL v. SAINT ANDREW'S STEAM FISHING COMPANY, LTD. (THE "ST. CHAD")

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 107

Master and servant-Unnecessary risk-Injury to spare hand on trawler struck by heavy sea-Liability of employers.

FACER v. VEHICLE & GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 113

Motor insurance-Non-disclosure-Material fact disclosed by insured to insurers' agents' sub-agent but not entered by sub-agent on proposal form-Whether insurers entitled to avoid policy.

THE "WALUMBA" (OWNERS) v. AUSTRALIAN COASTAL SHIPPING COMMISSION

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 121

United Kingdom Standard Towage Conditions -Salvage award against tug-Liability of hirer to indemnify tug-owner-Meaning of "whilst towing"; "consequences thereof".

PRODUCER MEATS (NORTH ISLAND), LTD. v. THOMAS BORTHWICK & SONS (AUSTRALIA), LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 130

Contract-Exemption clause-"At owners risk"-Damage to bailor's meat owing to bailee's negligence - Whether bailee exempted from liability.

CROW'S TRANSPORT, LTD. v. PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 139

Goods in transit insurance-Commencement of risk-Goods stolen while awaiting loading on to insured's vehicle - Liability of insurers-Meaning of "during the course of transit" and "in transit per insured's vehicles".

WARD v. JAMES

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 145

Practice-Trial by Jury in personal injury cases-Discretion of Judge-Meaning of "absolute"-Power of Court of Appeal to review discretion-Considerations relevant to exercise of discretion-Power of Court of Appeal to correct Juries' awards- Guidance to be given to Juries-Order 36, r. 1 (3)-Administration of Justice Act, 1933, Sect. 6.

TAYLOR v. ALLON

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 155

Road Traffic Act, 1960-Third-party risks insurance-Effect of temporary cover note contained in renewal notice-Whether user of vehicle aware of, and acted on, such temporary cover note.

BOSE v. CAYZER, IRVINE & CO., LTD., AND CLAN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 159

Master and servant-Safe plant and appliances -Injury to greaser while lubricating air pump at sea allegedly due to defective oil can-Liability of shipowners and/or managers-Lack of corroborative evidence.

SUISSE ATLANTIQUE SOCIETE D'ARMEMENT MARITIME S.A. v. N.V. ROTTERDAMSCHE KOLEN CENTRALE

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 166

Charter-party - Consecutive voyages - Detention -Delays by charterers in loading and discharging cargoes preventing vessel performing more voyages in charter time -Whether shipowners entitled to damages (less demurrage payments) for loss of further freights-Effect of deliberate breach by charterers-Whether payments of demurrage by charterers precluded shipowners from recovering further damages.

GROVER v. REEDEREI RICHARD SCHRODER

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 179

Damages-Assessment-Personal injuries claim.

HODGES v. HARLAND & WOLFF, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 181

Practice-Trial by Jury in personal injury cases.

WESTMINSTER BANK, LTD. v. ZANG

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 183

Banking-Cheques-Holder in due course- Holder for value-Cheques Act, 1957, Sect. 2.

THE "CONET"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 195

Admiralty practice-Costs of proceedings for arrest and sale of vessel-Priorities- County Courts Act, 1959, Sect. 47 (3).

COMPANIA NAVIERA TERMAR S.A. v. TRADAX EXPORT S.A.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 198

Charter-party - Demurrage - "Time used in shifting from . . . anchorage to . . . berth in Hull not to count as laytime"-Whether delay (due to insufficiency of depth of water) for charterers' or shipowners' account-Baltimore Berth Grain Charter Party.

F. BOWLES & SONS, LTD., AND METROPOLITAN SAND AND BALLAST COMPANY, LTD. v. LINDLEY, WATSON, STADEN AND WATERMEN, LIGHTERMEN, TUGMEN & BARGEMEN'S UNION

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 207

Practice - Interlocutory injunction - Trade dispute-Trade union and its officials interfering with crews of first plaintiffs' vessels and with second plaintiffs' business -Power of Court to grant injunction against trade union.

WALDEN v. COURT LINE, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 214

Master and servant-Unnecessary risk-Ship's cook struck and injured by fellow-seaman -Alleged negligence of master in continuing to employ violent seaman.

PRACTICE DIRECTION

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 222

Party's change of name.

PRACTICE DIRECTION

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 222

FIDELITAS SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. V/O EXPORTCHLEB

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 223

Arbitration-Case stated-Effect of Court's answer to question of law raised in consultative case if on further facts found later by umpire Court's answer would have been different-Differentiation between forms of special cases stated under Arbitration Act, 1950, Sect. 21.

THE "NASSAU"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 236

Admiralty practice-Interest on damages- Delay in bringing action to trial.

THE "WORLD HARMONY"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 244

Practice-Writ-Motion to set aside writ and/or renewal and/or service of notice out of jurisdiction-Jurisdiction of Court to entertain action "in personam" against foreign corporation (Administration of Justice Act, 1956, Sect. 4)-Allegation that defendants had been deprived of defence by renewal of writ (R.S.C., Order 8, r. 1)-Whether a cause of action against defendants disclosed-Proceedings pending in other countries-R.S.C., Order 11, r. 1A-Power of Court to make order limiting plaintiffs' claim in action.

THE "BRITISH AVIATOR"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 271

Collision-Fog-Radar-Misuse-Alteration of course-Excessive speed-Failure to stop engines and navigate with caution-Bad look-out-Collision Regulations, 1954, Rule 16-M.O.T. Notice No. M.445- Meaning of proviso to Maritime Conventions Act, 1911, Sect. 1.

SMITH v. ALEXANDER AND ALEXANDER

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 283

Road Traffic Act, 1960-Third-party risks insurance-Whether policy and certificate of insurance effective retrospectively and were in force at time of offence although obtained after offence.

THE "HENFIELD"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 285

Collision - Fog - Radar - Inadequate watch - Narrow channel - Excessive speed - Alteration of course before sighting.

THE "RHUYS"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 291

Salvage-Anchoring services to partly disabled vessel in gale.

LANGLEY, BELDON & GAUNT, LTD. v. MORLEY

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 297

Lien - Forwarding agent - Right to exercise general lien on specific consignment by insolvent principal.

CLARKE v. THE INSURANCE OFFICE OF AUSTRALIA, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 308

Motor insurance-Construction of policy- Meaning of "ordinarily residing with"- Applicability of contra proferentem rule.

WM. CORY & SON, LTD. v. COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND REVENUE

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 313

Revenue-Stamp duty-Conveyance or transfer on sale-Transfer of shares under option agreement before exercise of option - Whether transfers chargeable for stamp duty as conveyances on sale - Whether option agreement a contract for sale - Stamp Act, 1891, Sects. 54, 59-Meaning of "on sale".

ROBINSON v. THE "ALNWICK" (OWNERS) AND THE "BRAEMAR" (OWNERS) (THE "ALNWICK")

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 320

Admiralty practice - Limitation of action - Claim for damages for loss of life on board vessel - Motion to stay proceedings - Maritime Conventions Act, 1911, Sect. 8 - Applicability to non-colliding vessel - Discretion of Court to extend time-Effect of Law Reform (Limitation of Actions, &c.) Act, 1954.

"THE LADY GWENDOLEN"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 335

Limitation of liability - "Actual fault or privity"-Collision due to negligent use of radar and navigation of vessel by master -Duty on owners to impress upon master urgency of use of radar in fog.

PRINCE v. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (THE "PRAIA DA ADRAGA")

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 354

Master and servant-System of working- Alleged unsuitable vessel for disembarking pilot-Injury to pilot while disembarking from tug into Admiralty tug-Liability of employers (Crown)- Contributory negligence.

BORYK v. DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT COMPANY, LTD., AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS, AND DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT, INC.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 358

United States-Jurisdiction-Whether British corporation doing business in New York so as to make it amenable to New York's jurisdiction-Whether service made on proper "managing agent".

HELMVILLE, LTD. v. YORKSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (THE "MEDINA PRINCESS")

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 361

Marine insurance-Constructive total loss alleged by assured - Insured value, £350,000; sound value, £65,000; damaged value, nil-Proof of damage. -Partial loss-Measure of indemnity -Date for quantification - Vessel not repaired or sold when policy expired- Whether assured entitled, as part of cost of repairs, to (a) discharging expenses at port where casualty occurred during voyage; (b) estimated cost of towing vessel to port of repair; (c) crew's wages during repair period; (d) surveyors' fees; and (e) drydocking dues at port of repair-Marine Insurance Act, 1906, Sect. 69.

UNIVERSAL GUARANTEE PTY., LTD. v. NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 525

Banking - Deposits - Inaccurate receipts - Variation between deposit slip and carbon copy-Liability of bank. -Bank acting as collecting and paying bank-Effect where indorsements forged on cheques. -Cheques - Named payee - Crossed: "Not Negotiable, Account Payee Only" - Payee's indorsement forged - Cheques also indorsed fraudulently by authorized officer: "Endorsement Guaranteed" -Drawer's account debited and identical account credited-Liability of bank-Whether bank entitled to act as collecting bank and paying bank.

SUISSE ATLANTIQUE SOCIETE D'ARMEMENT MARITIME S.A. v. N.V. ROTTERDAMSCHE KOLEN CENTRALE

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 533

Charter-party - Consecutive voyages - Detention-Delays by charterers in loading and discharging cargoes preventing vessel performing more voyages in charter time -Whether shipowners entitled to damages (less demurrage payments) for loss of further freights-Effect of deliberate breach by charterers-Whether payments of demurrage by charterers precluded shipowners from recovering further damages.

NUNNEN v. A. E. SMITH COGGINS, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 543

Master and servant-System of working- Inexperienced worker-Alleged lack of instruction to quay porter engaged in discharging cargo in bags from hold of vessel.

THE "WESTPORT" (No. 1)

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 547

Admiralty practice-Appraisement and sale of vessel "pendente lite"-Motion by owners of vessel under arrest.

THE "FAIRWIND"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 548

Admiralty practice-Settlement of liability, costs and reference of claims in collision action-R.S.C., Order 75, r. 33 (1)-Form of order incorporating terms of agreement.

THE "WESTPORT" (No. 2)

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 549

Admiralty practice-Motion for judgment in default of defence-Motion for order that Admiralty Marshal should arrange repairs to vessel.

DEPENDABLE MARINE COMPANY LTD. v. COMMISSIONERS OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 550

Purchase Tax Act, 1963-"Boats and other vessels large enough to carry human beings"-Whether Ski-Craft within that description and accordingly exempted from purchase tax-Exemption (3) to Group 20 in Part I of Schedule 1 of Purchase Tax Act, 1963-Meaning of "boat" and "vessel".

BENEFICIAL FINANCE CORPORATION, LTD. v. PRICE

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 556

Merchant Shipping Act, 1894-Australia- Prohibition of dealing with ship-Jurisdiction of Court-Whether "the court having the principal civil jurisdiction"-Sect. 30.

PRACTICE DIRECTION

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 563

Central Office-Judgments and orders where money is directed to be transferred to, or paid into, a County Court under Order 80, rr. 14 and 15.

PRACTICE DIRECTIONS

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 563

Appeals to the House of Lords

PRACTICE NOTE

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 564

Nautical and other Assessors in the Court of Appeal-Admiralty Appeals.

THE "ACRUX"

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 565

Admiralty Court-Jurisdiction-Action "in rem" against proceeds of sale of vessel in respect of crew's social insurance contributions- Administration of Justice Act, 1956, Sect. 1 (1) (c), (o). Maritime lien-Italian seamen's social insurance contributions-Recognized as maritime lien under Italian law-Whether recognized by English law as a maritime lien.

PRESIDENT OF INDIA v. EDINA COMPANIA NAVIERA S.A. (THE "STAMATIOS G. EMBIRICOS")

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 574

Charter-party - Laytime - "Overtime work ordered by Port . . . Authorities . . . shall be shared equally between Owners and Charterers, and half such time so used to count as laytime"-Whether applicable during (a) time before laytime commenced; (b) laytime; (c) excepted time-Centrocon Lighterage Clause-Meaning of "to count".

WADE v. REGENT STEVEDORING COMPANY, LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 585

Negligence-Duty of care-Injury to boilermaker when he tripped over cargo net on quay-Liability of stevedores.

SULLIVAN v. MacANDREWS & CO., LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 590

Negligence-Unnecessary risk-Winch-Slack wire lying on deck of vessel-Injury to winch-driver (dock worker)-Liability of shipowners-Contributory negligence.

MONTROSE CANNED FOODS, LTD. v. ERIC WELLS (MERCHANTS), LTD.

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 597

Arbitration-Award-Procedure-Award made by arbitrators without hearing one party- Motion to set aside or remit award- Whether aggrieved party bound to invoke trade association's appeal procedure before seeking remedy from Court-National Dried Fruit Trade Association.

PRACTICE DIRECTION

[1965] 1 Lloyd's Rep 604

Applications for leave to amend specification under Sect. 30 of Patents Act, 1949- Order 95, r. 19 (a)

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