DUNCAN AND ANOTHER v. CAMMELL LAIRD & CO., LTD.

(1942) 73 Ll L Rep 109

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Viscount Simon (Lord Chancellor), Lord Thankerton, Lord Russell of Killowen, Lord Macmillan, Lord Wright, Lord Porter and Lord Clauson.

Practice-Discovery of documents-Privilege -Public interest-Claim by dependants of deceased members of crew of submarine Thetis sunk during trials-Action brought against shipbuilders and others- Objection by shipbuilders to produce documents-Affidavit by Minister of Crown that disclosure would be against public interest-Practice of Court in such circumstances-Appeal against order upholding objection-R.S.C., Order 31, rr. 14, 19 A (2).