Ridsdale Transport Ltd. v. Transwest Air, 2009 SKQB 380

In Carriage of Goods by Road/Rail on (Updated )

This case involved the carriage of a drum clearly marked as containing dangerous goods along with other food cargoes. Upon arrival at the destination it was discovered that the contents of the drum had leaked contaminating the food cargoes. The carrier sought indemnification from the shipper and relied, inter alia, on the shipper’s implied warranty that goods were safe for …

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Elders Grain Company Limited et al. v. The "Ralph Misener" et al., 2005 FCA 139

In Appeals, Carriage of Goods by Sea on (Updated )

This matter involved the carriage of a cargo of alfalfa pellets from Thunder Bay to Montreal. During the discharge of the cargo in Montreal a fire broke out damaging the cargo and the carrying ship. The Plaintiffs claimed for the damage to the cargo and the Defendants counter-claimed for the damage to the ship. The Plaintiffs argued that the bills …

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