SADLER v. UNION-CASTLE MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1940) 67 Ll.L.Rep. 470

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Singleton.

Docks Regulations, 1934-Breach of statutory duty-Personal injuries sustained by plaintiff stevedore while engaged in loading defendants' steamship in Royal Albert Dock, London - Fall down uncovered and unlighted hatch - Admitted breach of regulation by defendants in failing to cover hatch- Alleged contributory negligence of plaintiff-Plaintiff told to proceed by ladder to "F" deck below and there await orders - Fall down hatch in moving across "F" deck to hang up coat - Unexpected danger - Whether plaintiff should have awaited a cluster of lights before moving - Meaning of negligence - Risks ordinarily undertaken by workmen-Regulations 12, 37.