Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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RIVERSTONE MEAT COMPANY, PTY., LTD. v. LANCASHIRE SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. (THE "MUNCASTER CASTLE.")

[1959] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 553

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Morris, Lord Justice Ormerod and Lord Justice Willmer.

Carriage by sea-Unseaworthiness-Due diligence -Independent contractor-Sea-water damage to cargo in hold of vessel-Claim by cargo-owners - Liability of shipowners for unseaworthiness resulting from negligence of ship-repairers' employee-Australian Sea-Carriage of Goods Act, 1924, Art. III, r. 1, Art. IV, r. 1.

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