Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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INTERNATIONAL PACKERS LONDON, LTD. v. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LTD.

[1955] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 218

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice McNair.

Carriage of goods by sea-Damage to cargo- Seaworthiness-Duty to provide seaworthy ship-Entry of sea water through hatch covers-Alleged failure to employ adequate safeguards-"Act, neglect, or default . . . in management of the ship"-Lack of care of cargo-Part cargo discharged and sold during voyage-Action taken by shipowners on advice of surveyor-Duty of care of cargo non-delegable-Balance of cargo delivered damaged at destination-Australian Sea-Carriage of Goods Act, 1924, Schedule, Arts. III (1), (2), IV (2) (a).

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