COMPANIA IMPORTADORA DE ARROCES COLLETTE Y KAMP S.A. v. P. & O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
(1927) 28 Ll L Rep 63
KING'S BENCH DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Wright.
Bill of lading-Short delivery (bags of rice) -Prima facie liability of shipowners- Dispute as to identity of bags delivered -Allegation that shipowners delivered all goods shipped on board-Onus of proof on shipowner to prove bill of lading incorrect-Delivery to leading marks-Shipowners' liability to cease "as soon as the goods are lifted from and leave the ship's deck"-Whether applicable to simple mis-delivery- Judgment for bill of lading holders.