PORTER AND OTHERS v. BANK LINE, LTD.; MALCOLM & CO. AND OTHERS v. SAME; ROGERS-PYATT SHELLAC CO. v. SAME; RIEGEL SACK CO. v. SAME. (THE "POLERIC.")

(1927) 27 Ll.L.Rep. 180

DISTRICT COURT OF THEUNITED STATES.(EASTERN DISTRICT OFVIRGINIA).

Before District Judge Groner.

Bill of lading-Loss of cargo by fire-Fire statute of United States - Waiver of statute-Exception clause in bill of lading -". . . all the above exceptions are conditional, on the vessel being seaworthy when she sails on the voyage . . ."-Precarious condition of machinery within knowledge of shipowner - Repairs effected after survey, but shipowner's knowledge of defects not communicated to surveyor-Finding that ship was unseaworthy and that there was negligence on shipowner's part-Judgment for cargo-owners.