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NORTHERN FISHING COMPANY (HULL), LTD. v. EDDOM AND OTHERS. (THE "NORMAN.")

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 1

Limitation of liability - Actual fault or privity of owners - Foundering of trawler on uncharted rock - Navigational fault - Information as to rock not passed by owners to trawler while at sea - Whether a fault contributing to loss - Onus of proof.

WIGGINS v. CALEDONIA STEVEDORING COMPANY, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 18

Master and servant - System of working - Loading of vessel - Use of married gear - Injury to stevedores' employee while replacing vessel's rail displaced when struck by gear - Duty to remove rail - Liability of stevedores - Alleged contributory negligence.

DAVIS v. J. L. THOMPSON & SONS, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 22

Shipbuilding Regulations, 1931 - Safe means of access - Ladder on vessel under construction - Welder's fall while descending ladder - Alleged obstruction - Regulations 1, 6 (d).

WATTS v. T. & J. HARRISON, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 25

Master and servant-Unnecessary risk-System of working-Dunnage-Handling of large cases of glass at docks - Dock worker struck by falling dunnage-Whether type of wood used for dunnage affected employers' liability.

RATCLIFF v. SHELL PETROLEUM COMPANY, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 30

Master and servant - Means of access - Cat-walk (flying bridge) between crew's quarters and bridge of tanker-Seaman's fall over hose pipe along cat-walk - Whether foreseeable danger -Liability of shipowners.

AHEARNE v. SUGAR LINE, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 33

Master and servant - System of working - Safe premises - Cleaning cowling of ship's ventilator -Alleged movement of cowling causing seaman to fall from ladder-Liability of shipowners -Contributory negligence.

ONESIMUS DOREY & SONS, LTD. v. BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION (THE "LANCRESSE.")

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 37

Docks and ports-Obstruction-Damage to ship's propeller when she struck timber floating in dock-Liability of dock authority-Nature of duty on dock authority.

PRINCETTE MODELS, LTD. v. RELIANCE FIRE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 49

Goods-in-transit insurance - Loss - "Lock or fastener has been smashed by violent forcible means wherever entry, access or theft has been effected"-Van containing dresses stolen -Allegation that van was left unlocked and/or that there was no "smashing"-Liability of insurers-Meaning of "wherever."

DAVIES v. GOOLE SHIPBUILDING & REPAIRING COMPANY, LTD., AND F. T. EVERARD & SONS, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 59

Master and servant-Reasonable care-Means of access-Seaman's fall while boarding ship under repair in dry dock-Use of gangway and bulwark ladder - Foreseeability of danger-Liability of shipowners.

ARNOLD v. THE WAR OFFICE.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 77

Master and servant - Safe premises - Ladder in ship's hold - Seaman injured in falling down ladder, while carrying teapot-Alleged defective ladder, lack of supervision, and absence of means of lowering food into hold-Contributory negligence.

THE "VANESSA."

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 82

Collision-River-Starboard-hand rule-Evidential value of preliminary acts.

THE "FRISIA."

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 90

Salvage-Engines broken down-Standing-by and towage services - Apportionment - Appeal against quantum of award - Unusual apportionment -Obiter dicta as to effect on awards of incidence of taxation.

THE "AROSA KULM" (NO. 2).

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 97

Seamen - Wages and social benefits - Claim by master and crew to be paid from proceeds of sale of vessel - Admissibility of claim for social benefits.

THE "PACIFIC CHALLENGER."

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 99

Ship - Mortgage - Validity - Preferred status - Claim by mortgagees against shipowners opposed by interveners-Mortgage recorded on substituted certificate of registry - Whether valid under Liberian law-Liberian Maritime Law, Sects. 100, 101.

UNION OF INDIA v. COMPANIA NAVIERA AEOLUS, S.A.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 112

Charter - party - Demurrage - Strike after expiration of lay days - Effect of Centrocon Strike Clause - Meaning of "time for loading or discharging."

LOUIS DREYFUS & CIE. v. PARNASO CIA. NAVIERA, S.A. (THE "DOMINATOR.")

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 117

Charter-party - Cargo - "Quantity in owners' option, to be declared by the master . . ." -Vessel unable to load declared quantity- Whether master's declaration had any contractual effect - Whether shipowners exempted from liability by "exceptions clause"-"Gencon" charter-party.

SWALES v. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD., AND TORRIDGE COASTERS, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 124

Negligence-Occupational hazard-Safe premises -Loading of vessel at quayside-Stevedore's fall from unprotected cat-walk - Hatch covers, stacked outboard of cat-walk and providing some protection, removed, without warning, by mate - Liability of employers and/or shipowners.

COMPAGNIE ALGERIENNE DE MEUNERIE v. "KATANA" SOCIETA DI NAVIGAZIONE MARITTIMA, S.P.A. (THE "NIZETI.")

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 132

Charter-party - Permission to load - Alleged "black-listing" - Embargo - Free pratique withheld by Syrian authorities - Vessel unable to load charter cargo - Alleged implied obligation on shipowners to obtain permission to load-Whether shipowners in breach of that duty.

THE "FLAMENCO."

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 142

Barge-Sinking in dock-Barge moored close to stern of vessel-Negligence of barge owners' servants in mooring barge-Negligence of shipowners as to precautions taken to prevent flooding of barge by discharge water.

WINKWORTH v. HUBBARD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 150

Negligence-Passenger in motor boat, driven by owner, thrown from boat and struck by propeller-Liability of owner-Claim for special damages amounting to £22,000- Whether reasonably incurred.

PRACTICE DIRECTION. (APPEARANCE).

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 162

Appearance-Defendants' solicitors to be able to enter appearance by post.

THE "BOSWORTH" (No. 1).

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 163

Salvage - Vessel listing in heavy weather - "Mayday" call answered by two trawlers -Crew taken off and vessel towed to port- Loss of advantageous market by trawlers -Factors to be considered in making award.

THE "BOSWORTH" (No. 2).

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 173

Costs-Payment into Court-Consolidated action -Two plaintiffs represented by separate solicitors-One plaintiff awarded more and other plaintiff awarded less than their respective portions of amount paid into Court- Appeal against form of order.

EVERA S.A. COMMERCIAL v. BANK LINE, LTD. (THE "GLENBANK.")

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 178

Charter-party - "Argentine Maritime Pensions Tax to be for charterers' account" - Tax demanded paid by shipowners - Claim to recover from charterers-Denial by charterers that shipowners were liable for entire sum paid-Whether entire sum paid recoverable from charterers.

BOURGE v. H. HOGARTH & SONS, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 187

Master and servant-Safe plant and appliances- Alleged defective winch - Injury to seaman replacing hatch beams - Contributory negligence.

McKAY MASSEY HARRIS PROPRIETARY, LTD. v. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, LTD., AND UNITED STEVEDORING PROPRIETARY, LTD. (THE "MAHIA" (No. 2).)*

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 191

Negligence - Dangerous cargo - Stevedores - Damage to other cargo in explosion during unloading of cargo of sodium chlorate in drums-Liability of stevedores and/or consignees of sodium chlorate - Duty on consignees and/or stevedores to inspect cargo before discharging-Whether stevedores protected by bill of lading terms - Measure of damages-Whether general average contribution and insurance premium to be included-Passing of property under f.o.b. contract-Liability of consignees.

THE "HEBRIDEAN COAST."

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 227

Damages-Assessment-Non-profit-making body's vessel damaged in collision-Claim for loss by detention-Measure of damages.

D. BADCOCK, LTD. v. MIDDLESEX COUNTY COUNCIL AND ANOTHER.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 245

Practice-Motion to strike out plaintiffs' notice of appeal after submission to judgment by plaintiffs.

THE "FORTUNITY."

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 252

Damages-Assessment-Loss of pleasure cruiser in collision-Basis for assessment of damages -Whether loss of profits to be included.

THE "VADNE."*

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 260

Salvage - Limitation of action - Discretion of Court to extend period - Action for salvage award commenced five weeks after expiration of two-year period-Whether action maintainable -Maritime Conventions Act, 1911, Sect. 8.

JONES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND OTHERS v. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 264

Contractors all risk insurance - Extension of policy period-Whether policy self-extending or new contract required - Alleged implied term enabling policy to be extended - Inconsistency with express terms of policy.

BERNS & KOPPSTEIN, INC. v. ORION INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD., AND STONE.*

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 276

Marine insurance-"Full rejection" and "all-risks" clauses-Cargoes of peanuts rejected by U.S. Government Department-Peanuts damaged during reconditioning-Measure of indemnity - Applicability of "sue and labour" clause-Status of Lloyd's Agents- Whether cargoes surveyed "immediately prior to shipment" - Whether sales "in bond".

BROWN & GRACIE, LTD. v. F. W. GREEN & CO., PTY., LTD., ET E CONTRA.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 289

Sale of Goods-Consensus ad idem-"Shipment strictly to contract"-Whether constituting a counter-offer or acceptance of previous offer with emphasis on terms. Principal and agent-Ambiguous instructions. Practice-Scotland-Damages for breach of contract - Interest - Decision of Court of first instance reversed an appeal and damages awarded from date of decree-Motion seeking damages from date of citation refused without reasons being given-Appeal-Whether appeal incompetent-Date for commencement of interest. Practice Note-Appeals-Attention to formalities.

LEWIS EMANUEL & SON, LTD., AND ANOTHER v. HEPBURN.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 304

Strikes contingency insurance - "Physical loss or damage or deterioration" - Whether covering loss of market due to delay caused by strikes.

LOUIS DREYFUS CORPORATION, NEW YORK v. ETABLISSEMENTS GENERAL GRAIN COMPANY, VADUZ.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 311

Sale of goods-Extension of Shipment Clause and Strike Clause in L.C.T.A. Contract - Effect when both operating - London Corn Trade Association Contract No. 30.

SILVA v. C. CZARNIKOW, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 319

Brokers - Set-off - Running account between brokers and merchants-Right of brokers to set off merchants' indebtedness under direct sales account against credit in broking account. Costs - Application by successful defendants for Court to direct that, instead of taxed costs, defendants should be entitled to a gross sum so specified in lieu of costs-Supreme Court Costs Rules, 1959, Rule 9. Practice - Application by successful defendants, after successful application for order specifying gross sum in lieu of costs, for garnishee order nisi directing plaintiff's bank to attend on notice in relation to any indebtedness by them by reason of the relationship of bank and customer so that there would be funds to which defendants' judgment could attach- R.S.C., Order 45, r. 1.

THE "ELNA II" AND THE "MISSION SAN FRANCISCO."

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 334

Limitation of liability - Collision - Tankers not rendered gas-free - Whether owners and operators precluded from limiting their liability. Limitation of liability-Collision-Undermanning of vessel - Whether owners precluded from limiting their liability. Collision-Starboard-hand rule. Collision-Tardy avoiding action-Failure to give warning signal.

TSAKIROGLOU & CO., LTD. v. NOBLEE & THORL, G. M.B.H. ALBERT D. GAON & CO. v. SOCIETE INTERPROFESSIONELLE DES OLEAGINEUX FLUIDES ALIMENTAIRES.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 349

Sale of goods (c.i.f.)-Non-performance-Alleged frustration due to closing of Suez Canal - Whether shipment prevented by force majeure -Meaning of "shipment"-Effect of finding of fact by I.O.S.A. Board of Appeal that performance via Cape of Good Hope "was not commercially or fundamentally different" from performance via Suez Canal-Incorporated Oil Seed Association Contract No. 38.

COMPAGNIE ALGERIENNE DE MEUNERIE v. KYPRIANOU.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 366

Sale of goods (c.i.f.)-Quality-Wheat-Bonuses and allowances to be made to seller and buyers-Construction of contract-Whether whole of provisions in French Decree applicable to contract - Meaning of "Vitreous: 65%"-Whether ivraie and scabious content to be considered in calculating bonuses under "Inert and foreign bodies" and under "Scabious and ivraie"-London Corn Trade Association Contract Forms Nos. 9 and 74.

ADAMS (DURHAM), LTD., AND DAY v. TRUST HOUSES, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 380

Bailment-Owner's risk-Servant of bailees causing damage to motor car left in garage of hotel- Safe custody of cars in garage delegated to servant - Liability of bailees for breach of contract-Negligence of bailees in employing untrustworthy servant-Notices on walls and conditions on ticket exempting bailees from liability-Whether brought to notice of bailor.

GARTLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND LABLANC v. THE QUEEN.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 388

Collision - Bascule bridge struck by vessel - Impossibility of raising bascule - Duty to warn vessel-Dispute as to lights shown on bridge and speed of vessel-Liability of shipowners -Right of shipowners to limit liability against Crown-Canada Shipping Act, 1934. Canada - Limitation of liability - Right to limit liability against Crown - Canada Shipping Act, 1934. Damages-Loss of use of Crown's bridge (from which no profit was made)-Public inconvenience- Whether crown entitled to compensation.

HONG GUAN & CO., LTD. v. R. JUMABHOY & SONS, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 405

Sale of goods - Non-delivery - Goods sold by importers "subject to shipment" - Some goods shipped, but attributed by importers to other contracts-Liability of importers- Meaning of "subject to shipment."

JULIEN PRAET ET CIE., S/A v. H. G. POLAND, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 416

Principal and agent-Injunction restraining agents from soliciting customers of principal - Appeal.

JULIEN PRAET ET CIE., S/A v. H. G. POLAND, LTD.; POLAND AND OTHERS v. JULIEN PRAET ET CIE., S/A.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 420

Contract - Motor insurance binder - Alleged breaches by insurance brokers, coverholders, and/or underwriters.

CONNOLLY v. ROYAL MAIL LINES, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 447

Negligence - Unusual danger - Slippery deck - Labourer injured in fall allegedly due to patch of oil on deck of vessel-Liability of shipowners.

LING v. THAMES STEVEDORING COMPANY.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 453

Master and servant-Sale plant-Alleged defective bogie-Injury to bogie driver-Liability of employers.

SMITH v. L. J. HOVEY, LTD., AND ANOTHER.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 457

Master and servant-Unnecessary risk-Foreseeable danger-Unloading of bales of wood pulp from hold of vessel-Uneven stow-Stevedore injured while handling bale - Liability of employers.

DUCKWORTH (VALUATION OFFICER) v. GUINNESS IMPORTERS, LTD. THOMAS (VALUATION OFFICER) v. GUINNESS IMPORTERS, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 461

Rating - Freight-transport hereditament - Land leased by dock authority to company engaged in shipping and unshipping goods - Services used by parent company-Whether hereditament a freight-transport hereditament within Rating and Valuation (Apportionment) Act, 1928, Sect. 5 (1)-Jurisdiction of Court to decide issues raised before, but not expressly dealt with by, Lands Tribunal.

COX (TRADING AS PORT OF RICHBOROUGH) v. SORRELL.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 471

Contract - Loading charges - Non-payment by shipper of cattle-Claim by port owner.

VAUGHAN MOTORS & SHELDON MOTOR SERVICES, LTD. v. SCOTTISH GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 479

"Money in transit" insurance-Construction of policy-Whether compliance with warranties was a condition precedent-Whether warranty as to depositing of records in safe applied only after business hours.

REINHART COMPANY v. JOSHUA HOYLE & SONS, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 483

Sale of goods (c. & f.) - Insurance - Country damage to cotton-Modified c.i.f. form used in c. & f. contract-"In the event of cotton arriving . . . country-damaged . . . the Seller shall repay to the Buyer any loss not covered by insurance"-Meaning-Alleged duty on sellers to insure goods up to shipment - Whether buyers' policy covered goods prior to shipment-Meaning of "at and from"; "lost or not lost"-Liverpool Cotton Association, Ltd., Contract Form 14 (modified).

J. H. SAPHIR (MERCHANTS), LTD. v. A. L. ZISSIMOS AND ANOTHER (TRADING AS CYPRUS SOIL PRODUCTS COMPANY).

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 490

Sale of goods-"Consensus ad idem"-Oral negotiations confirmed in writing-Whether "force majeure" clause (included in written contract, but not mentioned orally) was a contractual term - Whether inclusion of clause was obtained by misrepresentation - Effect of signing acknowledgment slip.

MESSERS, LTD. v. HEIDNER & CO.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 500

Arbitration - Award - Motion to remit -Motion to remit for reconsideration of award as to costs-Claim by buyers against sellers for timber delivered sap-stained- Certificate that timber was in good condition at suppliers' mill-Award in favour of sellers-Award that sellers should pay two-thirds of costs-Pacific Coast Contract (c.i.f.) Form.

HOLLYWOOD v. INSTONE LINES, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 505

Master and servant-Fellow-employee-Injury to master of vessel owing to alleged negligence of winchman-Liability of shipowners.

VIDLER & CO. (LONDON), LTD. v. R. SILCOCK & SONS, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 509

Sale of goods (c.i.f.)-Prohibition of export except under licence-Non-performance- Liability of sellers to buyers-Whether sellers exempted by terms of contract-"In case of prohibition of export . . . or . . . any executive or legislative act of the government of the country of origin . . . this contract . . . shall be cancelled"- Burden of proof-London Cattle Food Trade Association Contract Form No. 5.

PRACTICE DIRECTION.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 516

Guardianship of Infants Acts, 1886 and 1925 - Appeals from Courts of Summary Jurisdiction -Further evidence - R.S.C. Order 55A.

CLAY v. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND CIVIL AVIATION.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 517

Negligence-Unmooring of vessel-Injury to crane attendant leaning on mooring rope-Foreseeability - Contributory negligence - Alleged duty on master to give warning.

WHITE v. HUTTON BROTHERS (STEVEDORES), LTD., AND ANOTHER.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 524

Damages-Assessment-Personal injuries claim- Appeal against quantum.

SMALLWOOD v. LAMPORT & HOLT LINE, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 528

Master and servant - Unnecessary risk - Safe premises-Boatswain injured while clambering over dunnage on deck of vessel-Obvious danger-Foreseeability of risk-Liability of shipowners.

THE "PICKANINNY"; GEORGE HAMMOND & CO. (INTERVENERS).

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 533

Ship-Creditors' priorities-Mortgagees and necessaries men (ship's agents)-Benefit accruing to mortgagees as result of repairs paid for by necessaries men-Whether necessaries men's expenditure should take priority-Knowledge of mortgagees.

J.R.M. (PLANT), LTD. v. HODGSON.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 538

Road Traffic Act, 1930-Third-party risks-Lorry towing cement mixer - Use while towing excluded under policy except "whilst drawing . . . any farm implement or machine"- Whether policy operative.

CHRISTIE & VESEY, LTD. v. MAATSCHAPPIJ TOT EXPLOITATIE VAN SCHEPEN EN ANDERE ZAKEN, HELVETIA N.V.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 540

Charter-party-Brokers' commission-Cancellation of charter-party owing to non-delivery of new vessel - Liability of shipowners to pay brokers' commission-Meaning of "delay in delivery."

JOHN MARTIN OF LONDON, LTD. v. RUSSELL.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 554

All risks insurance-Damage to lard discharged into transit shed and awaiting delivery to ultimate consignees - Whether cover had terminated-Institute Cargo Clauses (Extended Cover)-Meaning of "final warehouse."

SULLIVAN v. PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 567

Master and servant-Obvious danger-Safe premises-System of working-Dock worker injured when his truck went into gap in dock railway lines-Liability of employers (port authority).

MIDLAND SILICONES, LTD. v. SCRUTTONS, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 571

Bill of lading-Damage to cargo after discharge - Negligence of stevedores - Bills of lading incorporating U.S. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1936, and limiting carriers' liability to 500 dols. per package-Whether stevedores protected.

THE "ALLETTA."

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 588

Collision-Narrow channel-Vessel entering and crossing channel - Tardy engine action by outgoing vessel.

SOCIETE FRANCO-TUNISIENNE D'ARMEMENT v. SIDERMAR S.P.A.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 594

Charter-party - Frustration - Closing of Suez Canal-Whether foreseeability of that event prevented frustration by that event - "Captain also to telegraph . . . on passing Suez Canal" - Allegation that vessel was accordingly under obligation to pass Suez Canal - Conduct of parties after frustrating event - Whether shipowners estopped from alleging frustration - Alleged equitable estoppel - Alleged agreement to be implied from conduct of parties that cargo would be carried via Cape of Good Hope at charter rate of freight-Alleged agreement that hire would be paid at reasonable rate-"Quantum meruit".

ROBERTS v. EAGLE STAR INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 615

Burglary insurance-Loss-Proof-Alleged breach of condition as to alarm bell - Liability of insurers.

AGRIMPEX HUNGARIAN TRADING COMPANY FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS v. SOCIEDAD FINANCIERA DE BIENES RAICES, S.A.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 623

Charter-party - Demurrage - Commencement of lay days-"Arrived ship"-Arrival of vessel in Buenos Aires Roads off port - Argentine Government order requiring vessels to wait in Roads owing to congestion in dock area - Loading permit (giro) not obtained by shipowners - Issue of loading permit dependent upon obtaining a certificate by charterers' agents and availability of cargo - Effect of omission to obtain permits-Duty on charterers as to availability of cargo.

A. K. FERNSTROMS REDERI v. TRANSPORTES MARITIMOS INTERNACIONALS, LTDA.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 669

Charter-party - Off-hire clause in time charter "Charterers agree to release vessel to Owners every nine/twelve . . . months with three months notice . . ."-Whether owners obliged to take delivery of vessel after receiving three months' notice from charterers.

THE "SOYA-MARGARETA."

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 675

Practice-"Lis alibi pendens"-Motion to set aside writ or stay proceedings in England- Action "in personam" brought by plaintiffs in Italy; arbitration proceedings commenced by plaintiffs in England; and action "in rem" instituted by plaintiffs in England, in respect of damage to plaintiffs' cargo carried in defendants' steamship-Whether proceedings vexatious-Form of order.

LEE v. WISBECH CORPORATION.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 686

Master and servant-System of working-Fellow-employee - Injury to master of tug during towage of vessel - Scope of tow-rope- Whether tug under-powered-Alleged negligence of deck-hand in failing to slip tow-rope.

IVEAGH v. MARTIN AND ANOTHER.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 692

Docks and ports - Quay and foreshore - Use - Claim by Lord of Manor for mooring fees and an injunction precluding use of quay and foreshore for repairing boats-Whether "man of Bosham" exempted from payment of mooring fees-Meaning of "man"-Rights of "man of Bosham" - Whether ship-repairing company entitled to use quay on payment of reasonable fee.

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