President of India v La Pintada Compagnia Navigacia SA (“La Pintada”): HL 1985
The house decided against altering the rule in Page -v- Newman. ‘The common law does not award general damages for delay in payment of a debt beyond the date when it is contractually due’ The power given to the court under s 35A is discretionary. It does not have the character of a substantive right. … Continue reading President of India v La Pintada Compagnia Navigacia SA (“La Pintada”): HL 1985