CAHILL v. MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD.

(1947) 81 Ll L Rep 329

LIVERPOOL ASSIZES.

Before Mr. Justice Cassels.

Negligence - Shunting operations in docks - Duty to take care - Personal injuries sustained by plaintiff dock labourer on premises occupied by defendants - Plaintiff, having registered for employment at Liverpool Docks, making his way with other men across railway lines towards exit from docks - Shunting in progress - Route followed through gap between stationary railway wagons-Sudden coming together of wagons, plaintiff being caught between buffers-Alleged negligence of shunter (in employ of defendants)-Evidence of warning bell-Whether adequate-Contributory negligence.