KININMONTH v. WILLIAM FRANCE, FENWICK & CO., LTD., AND THE RAILWAY EXECUTIVE.
(1948) 82 Ll.L.Rep. 768
KING'S BENCH DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Hilbery.
Docks Regulations, 1934-Breach of statutory duty-Common law negligence- Safe system of working-Invitee or licensee - Personal injuries sustained by plaintiff radio officer on returning to ship moored at loading jetty in Fowey Harbour-Decision of master to use iron ladder fixed to end of jetty as means of access between ship and shore- Jetty and rungs of ladder slippery with china clay-Fall from ladder-Action brought against ship's managers (first defendants) and against dockowners (second defendants) alleging breach of statutory duty and/or common law negligence-Respective duties of first and second defendants-Plaintiff aware of slippery conditions - Regulations 1, 9.