CONNOLLY SHAW, LTD. v. A/S. DET NORDENFJELDSKE D/S.

(1934) 49 Ll L Rep 183

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Branson.

Bill of lading - Deviation - General ship soliciting cargo-Shipment of lemons at Palermo for London-Vessel then proceeds to Valencia where she loads potatoes, then direct to Hull to discharge potatoes, and then to London to discharge lemons-Whether deviation to Hull justified under following clause: "The ship is to be at liberty either before or after proceeding towards the port of delivery of the said goods, to proceed to or return to and stay at any ports or places whatsoever (although in a contrary direction to or out of or beyond the route of the said port of delivery) once or oftener in any order, backwards or forwards, for loading or discharging cargo . . . or for any purpose whatsoever, whether in relation to her homeward voyage, or to her outward voyage, or to an intermediate voyage, and all such ports, places and sailings shall be deemed included within the intended voyage of the said goods"-Construction - Applicability to perishable cargo-Delay of three days-Deterioration-Alleged loss of market.