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

[1977] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 346

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Megaw, Lord Justice Stephenson and Lord Justice Browne

Carriage by road - "C.M.R." conditions - 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.