YUILLE v. B. & B. FISHERIES (LEIGH), LTD., AND BATES. (THE "RADIANT.")

[1958] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 596

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Justice Willmer, sitting as an additional Judge in the Admiralty Division, with Mr. A. J. Lewis, Nautical Assessor.

Negligence-Safe plant and appliances-Towing of fishing vessel by sister ship-Injury to skipper of tow-Claim by skipper against shipowning company and managing director of company -Causation-Negligence of towing vessel- Unseaworthiness of both vessels - Alleged contributory negligence of skipper-Counterclaim by company to limit liability-Actual fault or privity of company - Whether director personally liable - Onus of proof - Damages - Interest - Practice in Admiralty Division.