Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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F. HILLS & SONS, LTD. v. BRITISH AIRWAYS, LTD.

(1936) 56 Ll L Rep 20

MANCHESTER ASSIZES.

Before Mr. Justice Lewis.

Bailment-Gratuitous bailees-Damage to light aeroplane-Plaintiffs' aeroplane accepted by defendants for custody in their hangar at Ramsey (I.O.M.)- -Aeroplane taken out of hangar by defendants' servants to permit defendants' aeroplane to leave-Plaintiffs' aeroplane blown over and damaged- Whether defendants gratuitous bailees or bailees for reward-Duty of defendants-Cause of accident-Alleged gust of wind-Whether "act of God"- Evidence of weather conditions.

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