MORRIS v. WEST HARTLEPOOL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
[1954] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 507
COURT OF APPEAL.
Before Lord Justice Denning, Lord Justice Morris and Lord Justice Parker.
Master and servant-Injury to seaman-Fall down unguarded hold in 'tween decks-Liability of shipowners-Unnecessary risk-Alleged duty to fence-General practice among shipowners not to fence 'tween decks at sea-Whether "folly" to have neglected to provide guardrail -Obvious danger.