HURLEY v. PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY AND ANOTHER.

(1937) 59 L1.L.Rep. 224

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Greaves-Lord.

Negligence-Breach of statutory duty-Lighterman killed while engaged in discharging steamship at second defendants wharf-Use of crane belonging to first defendants-Snapping of wire ropes causing jib to fall-Responsibility for condition of crane-Obligation of first defendants to keep crane in effective condition-Duty of inspection in accordance with Docks Regulations-Evidence as to lack of lubrication-Whether snapping of wire ropes due to latent defect-Claim by dependant under. Fatal Accidents Acts-Further claim for damages in respect of loss of expectation of life under Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1934.