EMPRESA CUBANA DE FLETES v. LAGONISI SHIPPING COMPANY LTD. (THE "GEORGIOS C.")

[1971] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 7

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Phillimore and Lord Justice Cairns

Charter-party - Withdrawal of vessel "in default of payment" of hire - Hire overdue but tendered before notice of withdrawal communicated to charterers - Whether shipowners still had right to withdraw-Effect of banker's payment slip-Baltime 1939 form. Commercial Court - Speedy procedure-Service to commercial community.