ROSENBRUCH v. AMERICAN EXPORT ISBRANDTSEN LINES INC. (THE "CONTAINER FORWARDER")

[1974] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 119

UNITED STATESDISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICTOF NEW YORK

Before District Judge Tyler

United States - Bill of lading - Limitation of liability - Goods stowed by shipper in container supplied by carrier - Container to carry shipper's goods only - Container and contents lost on voyage - Whether container a "package" and carrier entitled to limit liability to U.S. $500 - U.S. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1936, s. 4 (5) (46 U.S.C. s. 1304 (5)).