POWER v. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.; SAVAGE v. SAME.

(1930) 36 Ll L Rep 205

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Wright, sitting with Captain T. Golding and Captain H. C. Birnie, Elder Brethren of Trinity House.

Master and servant-Claims by shipmaster and chief officer for damages for wrongful dismissal - Summary dismissal by shipowners-Vessel's hold flooded-Cargo damaged-Master notified by second officer that vessel was 2 ft. down by the head-Failure of master immediately to inquire as to the cause-Evidence that master's delay did not affect the quantum of damage- Breach of regulations by first officer in failing to take each day a certain number of soundings of the wells-Construction of contract of service-Oral agreement-Issue from time to time of shipowners' circulars relating to pensions and leave pay-