SMITH v. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LTD.
[1954] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 482
LIVERPOOL ASSIZES.
Before Mr. Justice Gorman.
Master and servant - Employment - Danger to employees-Duty of employers-Unprovoked stabbing attack upon ship's officer-Assailant member of gang of native labour taken on board to load cargo-Liability of shipowners -Duty to crew-Whether attack foreseeable -Unpredictable character of natives.