ULSTER-SWIFT LTD. AND PIG MARKETING BOARD (NORTHERN IRELAND) v. TAUNTON MEAT HAULAGE LTD. FRANSEN TRANSPORT N.V. (THIRD PARTY)

[1975] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 502

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Donaldson

Carriage by road - Carcases of pigs carried in refrigerated vehicle from Northern Ireland to Switzerland - Arrival in bad condition - Whether loss due to inherent vice - Burden of proof - Whether carrier liable - Whether sub-carrier also liable - C.M.R. Convention, arts. 9, 17, 18, 32, 39.