TURNER v. TOWER STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1937) 59 L1.L.Rep. 259

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Lord Hewart (Lord Chief Justice) and a Special Jury.

Negligence-Personal injuries sustained by plaintiff stevedore while working in defendants' steamship - Collapse of shifting boards and supports - Uprights improperly secured-Alleged breach of duty by defendants to take reasonable care that the premises were safe-Evidence that shifting boards and supports were erected in accordance with Australian regulations and to the satisfaction of an Australian Government surveyor-Whether defendants were thereby absolved from responsibility - Plaintiff awarded £7500 by jury-