DAWSON LINE, LTD. v. AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT "ADLER" FUER CHEMISCHE INDUSTRIE.

(1931) 40 Ll L Rep 237

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Rowlatt.

Charter-party - Freight - (14). Freight to be paid "on bill of lading weight less 2 per cent. in lieu of weighing but receivers to have the option . . . to pay on delivered weight in which event cargo to be weighed on board or alongside by official weighers . . ." - Loading of coal - Indication from vessel's draught that coal was shipped in excess of bill of lading weight - Weighing of cargo at ship's request - Freight paid by charterers (receivers) on outturn weight less 2 per cent. - Right of charterers to deduct 2 per cent.