Williscroft v. Cargo of Cyrenian

HAZEL, District Judge.

This is a proceeding in rem for demur-rage against 399,431 feet of lumber, the cargo of the barge Cyrenian. It is asserted by the libelant, owner of the'chartered vessel, that he was unreasonably delayed in loading the cargo at French River, Ontario, the port of shipment, and also in unloading at the dock of the consignee at Buffalo, N. Y., the port of discharge. No stipulation for delay or the number of days allowed for loading and unloading is contained in the bill of lading or contract of shipment. Under such circumstances, it is the law that the consignee is liable…