McKAY MASSEY HARRIS PROPRIETARY, LTD. v. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, LTD., AND UNITED STEVEDORING PROPRIETARY, LTD. (THE "MAHIA" (No. 2).)*

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 191

AUSTRALIA.SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA.(ON APPEAL.)

Before Chief Justice Herring and Justices O'Bryan and Smith.

Negligence - Dangerous cargo - Stevedores - Damage to other cargo in explosion during unloading of cargo of sodium chlorate in drums-Liability of stevedores and/or consignees of sodium chlorate - Duty on consignees and/or stevedores to inspect cargo before discharging-Whether stevedores protected by bill of lading terms - Measure of damages-Whether general average contribution and insurance premium to be included-Passing of property under f.o.b. contract-Liability of consignees.