NEWBY v. GENERAL LIGHTERAGE COMPANY, LTD., AND JAMES LATHAM, LTD.
[1954] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 625
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Barry.
Negligence-Barge adrift unattended in river- Collision with racing eight-Injury to crew- Barge, moored alongside public towpath, cast adrift by unknown person-Foreseeable danger-River in flood-Duty of barge-owners to take special precautions-Novus actus interveniens.