McCULLUM v. NORTHUMBRIAN STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD.

(1931) 41 Ll L Rep 97

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Hanworth (Master of the Rolls), Lord Justice Lawrence and Lord Justice Slesser.

Workmen's compensation - Accident arising out of and in the course of the workman's employment - Claim by dependant of deceased boatswain-Fall into dock - Boatswain making his way from his home to his ship to take up duties (super-added to his articles of agreement as boatswain) as night watchman - Custom that seamen in their home port are allowed to reside at home - Whether deceased should be treated as in continuous employment as a seaman - Finding of learned County Court Judge that deceased must be treated as an ordinary workman going to his work; that his employment began immediately he entered the dock premises; and that the accident arose out of and in the course of his employment -