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R J Tilbury and Sons (Devon) Ltd t/A East Devon Shellfish v Alegrete Shipping Co Inc (Owners of the Ship ‘Sea Empress’), Assurance Foreningen Skuld (Gjensidig) and the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund 1971: CA 7 Feb 2003

The applicants had a business processing whelks. After the loss of the Sea Empress, an order was made prohibiting the sale of seafood from the area. They appealed a refusal of compensation for their losses. The respondents would be liable to make recompense if the loss could be said to be ‘damage caused by contamination … Continue reading R J Tilbury and Sons (Devon) Ltd t/A East Devon Shellfish v Alegrete Shipping Co Inc (Owners of the Ship ‘Sea Empress’), Assurance Foreningen Skuld (Gjensidig) and the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund 1971: CA 7 Feb 2003

Pegler Ltd v Wang (UK) Ltd: TCC 25 Feb 2000

Standard Conract – Wide Exclusions, Apply 1977 Act The claimant had acquired a computer system from the defendant, which had failed. It was admitted that the contract had been broken, and the court set out to decide the issue of damages. Held: Even though Wang had been ready to amend one or two of its … Continue reading Pegler Ltd v Wang (UK) Ltd: TCC 25 Feb 2000

Roerig v Valiant Trawlers Ltd: CA 28 Jan 2002

The claimant who was Dutch, was a widow of a fisherman who had died at sea. The question on appeal was ‘in assessing damages for loss of dependency should benefits resulting from the loss be deducted from the damages?’ The claimant’s position under Dutch law was different, with all benefits deducted from any compensation awarded. … Continue reading Roerig v Valiant Trawlers Ltd: CA 28 Jan 2002

Marks and Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd and Another: SC 2 Dec 2015

The Court considered whether, on exercising a break clause in a lease, the tenant was entitled to recover rent paid in advance. Held: The appeal failed. The Court of Appeal had imposed what was established law. The test for whether a clause might be implied in a contract is: ‘that it is necessary for business … Continue reading Marks and Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd and Another: SC 2 Dec 2015

Dawkins v Carnival Plc (T/A P and O Cruises): CA 27 Oct 2011

Appeal against dismissal of claim for personal injuries aboard cruise ship in international waters. Judges: Pill, Moore-Bick, Aikens LJJ Citations: [2011] EWCA Civ 1237 Links: Bailii Statutes: Merchant Shipping Act 1995 183, Athens Convention on Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea (1974) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Personal Injury Updated: 25 September 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Dawkins v Carnival Plc (T/A P and O Cruises): CA 27 Oct 2011

Gard Marine and Energy Ltd and Another v China National Chartering Company Ltd and Another: SC 10 May 2017

The dispute followed the grounding of a tanker the Ocean Victory. The ship was working outside of a safe port requirement in the charterparty agreement. The contract required the purchase of insurance against maritime war and protection and indemnity risks. The grounding occurred during a combination of severe weather events. Each of the two elements … Continue reading Gard Marine and Energy Ltd and Another v China National Chartering Company Ltd and Another: SC 10 May 2017

Ayliffe And Others v United Kingdom: ECHR 6 May 2008

The applicants are employees of or volunteers for Greenpeace. They boarded a cargo ship, preventing it continuing its voyage to harbour. They did so because they believed the cargo contained unlicensed animal feed and thus the importation was in breach of domestic criminal law. They were arrested the following day and tried for an offence … Continue reading Ayliffe And Others v United Kingdom: ECHR 6 May 2008

Richley, Regina v: CACD 18 Jun 2015

Citations: [2015] EWCA Crim 1256, [2015] 2 Cr App R (S) 77 Links: Bailii Statutes: Merchant Shipping Act 1995 58(4) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Sentencing Updated: 04 July 2022; Ref: scu.630697

D Pride and Partners (A Firm) and Others v Institute for Animal Health and Others: QBD 31 Mar 2009

The claimants sought damages after the loss of business when the defendants’ premises were the source of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The organism had escaped from their premises via a broken drain. Held: Much of the damage claimed was for economic loss. The number of people who would be brought within the … Continue reading D Pride and Partners (A Firm) and Others v Institute for Animal Health and Others: QBD 31 Mar 2009

Harding v Wealands: HL 5 Jul 2006

The claimant had been a passenger in a car driven by his now partner. They had an accident in New South Wales. The car was insured in Australia. He sought leave to sue in England and Wales because Australian law would limit the damages.
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Ultraframe (UK) Ltd v Fielding and others: ChD 27 Jul 2005

The parties had engaged in a bitter 95 day trial in which allegations of forgery, theft, false accounting, blackmail and arson. A company owning patents and other rights had become insolvent, and the real concern was the destination and ownership of . .