Canadian Pacific Forest Products Limited et al. v. The "Beltimber" et al., [1999] 4 FC 320

In Carriage of Goods by Sea on (Updated )

This was an appeal from a decision of the Trial Division. The case involved the loss of a part cargo of lumber carried on deck from Canada to Europe. The bills of lading were claused "on deck at shipper’s risk" and clause 8 of the bill of lading was a "liberty" clause which specifically allowed the carrier to stow goods …

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