Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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CZARNIKOW LTD. v. CENTRALA HANDLU ZAGRANICZNEGO "ROLIMPEX"

[1977] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 201

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Geoffrey Lane and Lord Justice Cumming-Bruce

Sale of goods (f.o.b.) - Prohibition of export - Force majeure - Sugar sold to English merchants by Polish state enterprise - Clause in contract excusing non-delivery caused by force majeure including government intervention - Export of sugar forbidden by decree of Polish government - Whether sellers could rely on clause.

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