BENSON v. J. W. POTTER AND OTHERS.

(1923) 16 Ll L Rep 177

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Bankes, Lord Justice Atkin and Lord Justice Younger.

Fatal Accidents-Lord Campbell's Act- Negligence-Appeal-Accident to Rigger -Fall into Ship's Hold-Whether due to negligent placing of Hatch Cover in wrong position by Fellow Workmen or to Defects in Cover-Case stopped by Trial Judge at Conclusion of Plaintiff's Evidence - Judgment for Shipowners- New Trial ordered on Appeal.