THE DEKHARI TEA COMPANY, LTD. AND OTHERS v. INDIA GENERAL NAVIGATION & RAILWAY COMPANY, LTD.

(1923) 17 Ll L Rep 48

THE PRIVY COUNCIL.

Before Lord Atkinson, Lord Shaw, Lord Wrenbury, Lord Carson and Sir Robert Younger.

Carrier - Negligence - Tea destroyed by Fire while on Flat in River Brahmaputra - Goods delivered to Railway Company for Carriage by Rail previous to Shipment-Railway Company not to be liable for Loss or Damage by Fire- Goods placed on Flat for River Transport - Whether Steamship Company owning Flat Common Carriers or Sub-Contractors employed by Railway Company-Rate of Rupee-Sterling Exchange applicable to Damages.