WILLIAMSON v. JOHN I. THORNYCROFT & CO., LTD., AND ANOTHER.

(1940) 67 Ll.L.Rep. 413

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Scott, Lord Justice Clauson and Lord Justice du Parcq.

Damages-Fatal accident-Negligence of shipbuilders in construction of motor vessel-Death of naval officer during trials through carbon monoxide poisoning -Penetration of exhaust gases into living accommodation-Action brought against shipbuilders by widow, on behalf of herself and infant son, under Fatal Accidents Acts, 1846 to 1908, and under Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1934-Death of widow before trial - Action continued by personal representatives - Award by learned Judge of £750 under Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and £2650 under Fatal Accidents Acts -Appeal by shipbuilders on question of damage-Date at which damages should be assessed - Fact of widow's death before trial to be taken into consideration.