McKAY MASSEY HARRIS PROPRIETARY, LTD. v. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, LTD.; UNITED STEVEDORING PROPRIETARY, LTD.; ELECTRIC REDUCTION COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.; AND ELECTRIC REDUCTION SALES COMPANY, LTD. (THE "MAHIA" No. 2)*

[1959] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 433

AUSTRALIA.SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA.

Before His Honour Judge Lowe.

Negligence - Dangerous cargo - Stevedores - Damage to other cargo in explosion during unloading of cargo of sodium chlorate in drums-Liability of stevedores and/or consignees of sodium chlorate - Duty on consignees and/or stevedores to inspect cargo before discharging-Whether stevedores protected by bill of lading terms-Measure of damages-Whether general average contribution and insurance premium to be included-Passing of property under f.o.b. contract.