Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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MADRAS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO. v. P. & O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

(1924) 18 Ll L Rep 93

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Bankes, Lord Justice Scrutton and Lord Justice Sargant.

Bill of lading-Damage to goods-Heavy part of electrical machine dropped overboard -Breakage of guy rope of derrick -Whether accident due to absence of emergency preventer guy - Error of judgment of master: whether amounting to negligence-Negligence excepted by bill of lading-Unseaworthiness- Tackle on board which might have been used-Issue of unseaworthiness ought to be raised in pleadings.

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