RICHMOND METAL COMPANY LTD. v. J. COALES & SON LTD.
[1970] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 423
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION
Before Mr. Justice Mocatta
Carriage of goods - Hijacked lorry - Driver with previous conviction for theft unknown to employer carriers - References described driver as "trustworthy" - Driver's evidence as to hijacking uncorroborated - Failure to immobilize lorry - Liability of carriers - Whether haulage subject to R.H.A Conditions of Carriage, 1961, clause 5.