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

(1923) 17 Ll L Rep 164

JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OFTHE PRIVY COUNCIL.

Before Lord Atkinson, Lord Shaw, Lord Wrenbury, Lord Carson and Lord Blanesburgh.

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.