"T" STEAM COASTERS, LTD. v. TAYSIDE FLOORCLOTH COMPANY, LTD.

(1934) 49 Ll L Rep 192

COURT OF SESSION.

Before Lord Aitchison (Lord Justice-Clerk), Lord Hunter, Lord Anderson and Lord Murray.

Bad berth-Damage to pursuers' vessel in grounding at defenders' berth-Tidal berth, River Tay-Duty of owners of berth-Berth practically uncovered at low tide - Reasonable inspection - Whether defenders should have taken soundings-Inference to be drawn from fact that berth had been used by similar vessels for 30 years without mishap- No alteration in character during that period.