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Stewart Chartering Ltd v Owners of the ship ‘the Peppy’; Stewart Offshore Services (Jersey) Ltd v Silan Maritime Co and Another: AdCt 15 Apr 1997

ComC Admiralty action in rem – dishonest withholding of freight paid – meaning of dishonesty – objective and subjective considerations – reimbursement of commission – Admiralty action in rem – entitlement to commission – collateral secret profit – secret profit – distinction.
David Steel QC said of the Hippisley case: ‘this decision of the Court of Appeal admirably demonstrates the difference between a collateral secret profit which preserves the right to commission and a secret profit (albeit honest) directly impacting on the moneys payable to the principal which may destroy the entitlement.’

Judges:

David Steel QC

Citations:

[1997] 2 Lloyds Rep 722

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Citing:

CitedHippisley v Knee Bros CA 1903
The defendant auctioneers were employed by the plaintiff to sell some goods. The payment was to be percentage commission with a minimum of andpound;20, certain fixed amounts and ‘all out of pocket’ expenses, particularly advertising. The sale . .
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Transport, Agency

Updated: 25 May 2022; Ref: scu.186620

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