Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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NOBLE CHARTERING INC v PRIMINDS SHIPPING HONG KONG CO LTD (THE “TAI PRIZE”)

[2021] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 36

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Bean,Lord Justice Males,Lady Justice Rose

Carriage of goods by sea – Master invited to sign bill of lading stating cargo shipped in apparent good order and condition – Cargo found to be damaged on discharge – Chinese courts holding head owner liable to receivers – Disponent owners settling with head owner – Disponent owners claiming indemnity from sub-charterers – Whether misrepresentation by master – Whether sub-charterers liable to indemnify disponent owners.

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