SS. PHARMACEUTICAL CO. LTD. AND ANOTHER v. QANTAS AIRWARYS LTD.

[1991] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 288

AUSTRALIACOURT OF APPEAL

Before Gleeson, C.J., Kirby, P. and Handley, J.A.

Carriage by air - Limitation of liability - Damage to cargo while in the custody of carrier - Carriers invoked limitation provisions in art. 22 of Warsaw Convention - Cargo-owners alleged damage resulted from reckless conduct of carrier - Whether carrier entitled to limit liability - Standard of conversion applicable - Australia.