Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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DAVEY v. H. W. HOWES & SONS.

[1955] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 95

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Goddard (Lord Chief Justice), Lord Justice Singleton and Lord Justice Hodson.

Negligence-Unloading of ship in dock-Shipworker struck by chain sling suspended from crane-Whether crane driver negligent- Liability of employers-Contributory negligence. Practice-Appeals-Appeal from Judge alone- No question of credibility-Principles on which Court of Appeal acts-Evaluation of evidence.

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