Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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FERCOMETAL S.A.R.L. v. MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO. S.A. (THE “SIMONA”)

[1988] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 199

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Templeman, Lord Ackner, Lord Oliver of Aylmerton and Lord Jauncey of Tullichettle

Arbitration - Award - Burden of proof - Owners alleged non-performance - Whether vessel could have commenced loading by cancelling date - Whether onus of proof on owners - Whether charterers entitled to cancel charter.

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