FLATMAN v. J. FRY & CO., LTD.
[1957] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 73
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Paull.
Negligence - System of working - Unloading of timber from vessel into barge - Use of single sling - Injury to stevedore - Liability of employers - Probabilities - Onus of proof.
Solicitors - Hearing of action - Case set down - Duty to watch warned list - Failure to appear owing to misunderstanding - Personal liability for costs thrown away.