BARNARD AND OTHERS v. NATIONAL DOCK LABOUR BOARD AND SILVERTOWN SERVICES, LTD.

[1953] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 371

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Singleton, Lord Justice Denning and Lord Justice Romer.

Statutory tribunal - Powers - Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Scheme, 1947 - Suspension of lightermen - Refusal to carry out orders to discharge bulk sugar - Custom of trade (discharge of sugar) - Limitation of hours for unloading - Validity of suspension by Port Manager acting under powers delegated by Local Board - Suspension upheld by Appeal Tribunal - Effect - Remedies available to persons aggrieved - Exclusive jurisdiction of Local Board - Right of Courts to interfere - Certiorari - Action for declaration that suspension was unlawful.