HUGH MACK & CO., LTD. v. BURNS & LAIRD LINES, LTD.

(1943) 75 Ll L Rep 137

NORTHERN IRELAND.KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Lord Justice Murphy.

Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1924-Coastwise shipping-Loss of goods in transit-Claim by cargo-owners against shipowners - Reliance by shipowners on conditions of carriage embodied in "non-negotiable" receipt-Whether receipt a bill of lading or similar document of title-Conditions purporting to exempt shipowners from all liability - Applicability of statute - "Special Conditions"-Whether conditions "contrary to public policy" - Sect. 4, Schedule, Art. VI.