PETER CREMER, WESTFAELISCHE CENTRAL GENOSSENSCHAFT G.m.b.H. AND INTERGRAAN N.V. v. GENERAL CARRIERS S.A. (THE "DONA MARI")

[1973] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 366

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Kerr

Carriage by sea - Bill of lading - Tapioca shipped in moist condition - Mate's receipts stating goods "not quite dry" - Statement in bills of lading that goods "shipped in good condition" - Delivery orders in same terms - Whether shipowners estopped from disputing condition of goods - Effect of term in contract of sale between shippers to indorsees that analyst's certificate to be conclusive of condition - Cattle Food Trade Association contract form 15. Commercial Court - Practice - Interest - Rate to be awarded - Matters to be considered.