Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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BELLAMY'S WHARF & DOCK, LTD. v. FIELD & CO. (FRUIT MERCHANTS), LTD.

(1929) 34 Ll.L.Rep. 274

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Acton.

Wharfingers-Charges (dates)-Overside delivery-"The ship's agent shall have the right to land cargo at the risk and expense of consignees, in which case the usual charge for landing shall be payable by consignees before delivery of the goods . . . ."-Cargo badly stowed- Necessity for landing and sorting- Claim by wharfingers against consignees -Knowledge of consignees that charge would be made-Custom of trade in London-Meaning of "usual" -Judgment for wharfingers.

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