THE "LAKEWOOD."

(1931) 41 Ll L Rep 207

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Scrutton, Lord Justice Greer and Lord Justice Slesser, sitting with Vice-Admiral C. D. S. Raikes and Captain F. J. Thompson, Nautical Assessors.

Collision between steamships Deerhound and Lakewood in River Humber - Claim by owners of cargo on board Deerhound against Lakewood - Deerhound proceeding down; Lakewood overtaking - Grounding of Deerhound in consequence of failure to answer her helm - Deerhound run into by Lakewood - Capsizing of Deerhound as tide made - Damage to cargo - Liability of Lakewood - Finding of learned Judge that although the Lakewood was probably to blame for the collision, the damage suffered was not in consequence of the Lakewood's negligence - Appeal by cargo-owners - Onus of proof -