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

(1931) 41 Ll L Rep 75

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Scrutton, Lord Justice Greer and Lord Justice Slesser.

Charter-party - Freight - (11). "Bills of lading to be signed by the master . . . at the offices of charterers' agents" - (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 tar pitch - Indication from vessel's draught that coal tar pitch was shipped in excess of bill of lading weight - Weighing of cargo at ship's request - Outturn weight 132 tons in excess of bill of lading weight-Freight paid by charterers (receivers) on outturn weight less 2 per cent. - Right of charterers to deduct 2 per cent.-Basis of deduction -