ADELAIDE STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., v. THE CROWN.

(1924) 18 Ll L Rep 372

COURT OF APPEAL.

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

Requisitioned ship - Collision damages - Compensation-Collision due to warlike operation - Assessment of damages referred by House of Lords to King's Bench Division-Whether Crown may deduct hire during time vessel under repair-Incidence of cost of bunker coals during repairs and of cost of repairs to both ships-Construction of charter-party T 99, Clause 19-Ejusdem generis rule.