Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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BUERGER v. CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

(1926) 25 Ll.L.Rep. 215

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Lord Sumner, Lord Phillimore, Lord Parmoor, Lord Carson and Lord Blanesburgh.

Bill of lading-Loss of goods-Goods shipped to Odessa-Odessa found to be closed to navigation-Bill of lading surrendered and goods sent on to other ports- Whether fresh bill of lading contract implied-Liability excepted in original bill of lading for packages exceeding £20 in value unless declared-Failure to declare value-Exception applicable to substituted contract-Deviation from substituted voyage-Unreasonable delay in forwarding-Abandonment of voyage - Effect upon exceptions clauses - Liability of shipowners as common carriers.

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