GREEN AND OTHERS v. WOODS.

(1934) 49 Ll L Rep 273

COURT OF APPEAL.

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

Contract-Hire of ship-Breach of warranty of seaworthiness or condition- Hire by plaintiffs from defendant of motor cruiser to tour Norfolk Broads- Short cruise following demonstration by defendant's representative of working of vessel-Return to quay-Determination to proceed-Explosion following switching on of engine-Plaintiffs injured-Claim-Defence that vessel was seaworthy; and that explosion was due to plaintiffs' negligence in failing to turn off petrol supply until half an hour after returning from short cruise.