CHUNG HWA STEEL PRODUCTS & TRADING COMPANY, LTD. v. GLEN LINE, LTD.

(1935) 51 Ll L Rep 248

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Branson.

Bill of lading-Short delivery-Pilferage -Cases of wool gabardine sent from Bradford to London by train, put in shed at dock and then shipped in defendants' steamship to Shanghai- Cases opened during transit, part of contents abstracted and cases resealed- Shortage discovered on vessel's arrival at Shanghai-Claim by consignees against shipowners-Onus of proof- Evidence as to opportunities of stealing goods during transit on land and sea.