WILKINSON v. REA, LTD., AND OTHERS.

(1941) 69 Ll L Rep 147

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Scott, Lord Justice MacKinnon and Lord Justice Luxmoore.

Shipbuilding Regulations, 1931-Breach of statutory duty-Occupier of public dry dock-Lighting-Common law negligence - Contributory negligence - Plaintiff employed by B. Ltd. engaged on repair work to motor vessel belonging to L. & H. Ltd.-R. Ltd. bunkering vessel, hatch cover being removed for such purpose-Lights temporarily extinguished for purpose of Board of Trade survey-Plaintiff's fall down unlighted bunker hatch, in spite of warning given by foreman in charge of bunkering operations-Personal injuries sustained - Action brought against R. Ltd., B. Ltd. and L. & H. Ltd.-Judgment entered by Stable, J., for plaintiff against R. Ltd. with costs -Claim against B. Ltd. and L. & H. Ltd. dismissed, these defendants' costs to be borne by plaintiff-Appeal by R. Ltd.-Cross-appeal by plaintiff on question of liability of B. Ltd. and L. & H. Ltd. and costs-Respective duties under regulations-Meaning of "occupier"-Regulations 42 (a), (b).