Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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ALBERT E. REED & CO., LTD. v. LONDON & ROCHESTER TRADING COMPANY, LTD.

[1954] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 463

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Devlin.

Lighterage - Barge - Unseaworthiness - London Lighterage Clause-"Knowingly or recklessly supplied an unseaworthy barge"-Hole in bottom of old barge-Plate worn thin- Failure by foreman shipwright to make proper inspection tests-Liability of barge-owning company-"Knowledge" and "recklessness" -Privity of director of company.

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