FINCH v. RUDD.

(1939) 63 Ll L Rep 7

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT.)

Before Lord Hewart (Lord Chief Justice), Mr. Justice Charles and Mr. Justice Singleton.

Negligent navigation-Breach of by-laws- Conviction-Appellant navigating vessel in River Yare-Engines put at full speed ahead to navigate round sharp bend, wash created causing damage to moorings-Master required by local by-laws to navigate vessel "at a speed and in a manner which shall not cause damage to other vessels or moorings or to the banks of the rivers"-Conviction upheld by Recorder-Appeal- Whether by-laws ultra vires.