MARBIG REXEL PTY. LTD. AND ANOTHER v. ABC CONTAINER LINE N.V. (THE “TNT EXPRESS”)

[1992] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 636

AUSTRALIASUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALESADMIRALTY DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Carruthers

Bill of lading - Exemption clause - Damage to cargo - Carriers exempt from liability if defective condition of container apparent on reasonable inspection by shipper - Defective container supplied - Bill of lading stated container received in apparent good order and condition - Goods in container badly water damaged - Whether carriers could rely on exemption clause - Australia