PLATA AMERICAN TRADING, INC., AND NORDHANDEL GESELLSCHAFT RUECKER-GIEHR & CO. v. LANCASHIRE; HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE; AND CHARLES MARTIN & CO.*

[1957] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 347

UNITED STATES.NEW YORK SUPREME COURT.

Before Mr. Justice Samuel Coleman.

Marine insurance-"Warehouse to Warehouse" Clause-Inception of risk-Shipment of tallow -Tallow being pumped from tanks to ship directed to tanks on same premises-Whether "in transit"-Passing of property-Insurable interest. Bill of lading-Recitals-Whether proof of quantity shipped. Bill of lading-Purchaser for value-Whether purchaser able to hold shipowners to recitals in bill of lading-Evidence that purchaser did not rely on recital. Negligence-Cargo inspector engaged and paid by supplier of tallow-Incorrect certification of quantity of tallow shipped-Liability of cargo inspector to shipper or consignees.