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Gardano and Giampieri v Greek Petroleum George Mamidakis and Co: 1961

The shipment was made under a candf sale contract, a straight bill of lading, pursuant to a charterparty between the defendant and the claimant shipowner, Gardano. The bill named the Greek Ministry as consignee. The shipowner argued, relying on the 1855 Act that the shipper had lost its title to sue by the transfer of … Continue reading Gardano and Giampieri v Greek Petroleum George Mamidakis and Co: 1961

Borealis Ab v Stargas Limited and Others and Bergesen Dy A/S Berge Sisar Dorealis Ab v Stargas Limited and Others: HL 27 Mar 2001

The ship came to port, and samples of the cargo proved contaminated. The carrier asserted that the consignee was to be deemed to have demanded delivery, and had so assumed the risk. The court found that the mere taking of samples was not such a demand. An assertion of a formal right was required. A … Continue reading Borealis Ab v Stargas Limited and Others and Bergesen Dy A/S Berge Sisar Dorealis Ab v Stargas Limited and Others: HL 27 Mar 2001

Sarwar v The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (Rev 1): ChD 27 Jul 2011

The claimant appealed against a finding of indebtedness to the bank. He had said at trial that the bank had been charging interest at 25%. The bank denied this, but after trial it became clear that he had been correct. The bank argued for abuse of process, res judicata and estoppel, and requested a strike … Continue reading Sarwar v The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (Rev 1): ChD 27 Jul 2011