J. & J. CUNNINGHAM, LTD., AND CARDOSO FREIRE, LTDA. v. CODAN SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD., STEPHENS & WALKINGTON, LTD., A. E. SMITH COGGINS (BELFAST), LTD.

[1961] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 204

MAYOR'S AND CITY OF LONDON COURT (ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION)

Before His Honour Judge L. K. A. Block

Bill of lading-"Liner terms"-Short delivery -Liability of shipowners and/or shipowners' agents and/or stevedores - Evidential value of bill of lading. Conversion-Short delivery of cargo received and loaded by stevedores as shipowners' agents - Whether stevedores acted in manner and with intention inconsistent with the rights of owners of cargo.