Lindsay, Gracie & Co. v. Cusimano

Paedeb, C. J,

The earnestness with which proctors for defendant have pressed for a rehearing in this case has induced me to go over the matter again and to amplify my reasons for judgment. The whole case rests upon the amount of time allowable under the contract for discharging the cargo of the Glenbervie.

The following are the specifications of the contract in relation to discharging:

“ To discharge ata wharf as ordered by charterers’ agents, or so near thereto as she may safely get, and there deliver the same agreeably to bills of lading.

“ To discharge with customary dispatch, and shall pay…