THE "LASS O'DOUNE."
(1944) 78 Ll.L.Rep. 410
ADMIRALTY DIVISION.
Before Lord Merriman (President), sitting with Captain W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brother of Trinity House.
Salvage-Services rendered by steam trawler Cyclamen to steam trawler Lass O'Doune off Queenstown-Boiler trouble-Request for towage to Queenstown-Tow of about 15 miles to Queenstown and thence to Cork for repairs-Loss of fishing time-Meritorious service without serious risk - Salved values: £4957-Award: £250- Offer of £250 before issue of writ- Defendants awarded costs.
Practice - Costs - Salvage - Offer made by defendants before issue of writ-Cheque accepted by salvors as payment into Court -Identical sum awarded by learned Judge - R.S.C., Orders 22, 65 - Defendants awarded costs of action.