CORPORACION ARGENTINA DE PRODUCTORES DE CARNES v. ROYAL MAIL LINES, LTD.

(1939) 64 Ll L Rep 188

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Branson.

Bill of lading-Unseaworthiness-Damage to cargo of frozen meat shipped in good order and condition at Buenos Aires for London-Part of cargo delivered damaged by brine-Leakage in rubber coupling of refrigerating machinery-Claim by cargo-owners against shipowners-Incorporation in bill of lading of Arts. I, II, III and IV of Schedule to Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1924-Exercise of due diligence by shipowners-Onus of proof - Evidence of regular pressure and visual tests both in London and in Buenos Aires-Latent defect.