MITSUI & CO. LTD. AND ANOTHER v. FLOTA MERCANTE GRANCOLOMBIANA S.A. (THE “CIUDAD DE PASTO” AND “CIUDAD DE NEIVA”)

[1987] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 392

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Hobhouse

Carriage by sea - Damage to cargo - Cargo transhipped into another vessel - Cargo found damaged on discharge - Plaintiffs claimed damages - Negotiations between parties’ solicitors - Whether action settled - Whether plaintiffs had title to sue - Whether damage occurred while cargo in custody of defendants - Whether defendants liable.