POOL SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. S. J. MORELAND & SONS, LTD.

(1936) 56 Ll L Rep 175

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Branson.

Bill of lading-Freight-Shipment of round unbarked poplar and basswood logs from Montreal to Sharpness- Freight to be paid at the rate of "90s. per standard of 165 cu. ft. intake string measure, 144 divisor: all the conditions, terms and exceptions contained in which charter-party are herewith incorporated"-Provision in charter-party that "the usual custom of the wood trade of each port is to be observed by each party, in cases where not otherwise specially expressed"- Dispute as to freight payable-Claim by plaintiff shipowners against defendant consignees for balance of freight -Meaning of "intake string measure" -Evidence of custom-Whether custom should be applied in computing "intake string measure."