The Ermoupolis: 1990

A claim for the tort of conversion fell within the phrase ‘any dispute arising in any way whatsoever out of this bill of lading’.

Citations:

[1990] 1 Lloyds Rep 16

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Citing:

FollowedEmpresa Exportadora de Azucar v Industria Azucarera Nacional S.A, The Playa Larga CA 1983
There had been a theft by Cuban sellers of one cargo of sugar, property in which had already passed to the buyers, and non-delivery of a second combined with trickery whereby the intended buyers were nonetheless induced to pay its price. The first . .

Cited by:

CitedFiona Trust and Holding Corporation and others v Privalov and others CA 24-Jan-2007
The court was asked whether when contracts have been induced by bribery and have been rescinded on discovery of the bribery, that constitutes a dispute which can be determined by arbitration in the context of a common form of arbitration clause.
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Torts – Other, Arbitration

Updated: 23 November 2022; Ref: scu.248225