Good Order (Apparent Good Order)

In Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance Company Ltd v Retla Steamship Company [1970] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 91:

The term ‘apparent good order and condition’ when used in this Bill of Lading with reference to iron, steel or metal products does not mean that the goods when received, were free of visible rust or moisture. If the shipper so requests, a substitute Bill of Lading will be issued omitting the above definition and setting forth any notations which may appear on the mates' or tally clerks' receipts.

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