Grammer S. S. Corp. v. James Richardson & Sons, Ltd.

(after stating the facts as above).

The facts, as well as the applicable principles of law, are discussed in detail in the thorough and careful opinion of the District Judge, reported in 37 F.(2d) 366. Little need be added to what is there said.

The decree was awarded the shipowner upon the theory that it had fully performed its contract of carriage. This is challenged by appellant, first, upon the ground that the contract was misconstrued; and, second, that, even if the contract required only the prosecution of the voyage with due diligence, such diligence was lacking.

This was not a contract…