EAST WEST CORPORATION v. DKBS 1912 AND AKTS SVENDBORG UTANIKO LTD. v. P.&O. NEDLLOYD B.V. [2003] EWCA Civ. 83

[2003] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 239

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Brooke, Lord Justice Laws and Lord Justice Mance

Bill of lading - Title to sue - Delivery obligations - Exceptions in bill of lading - Carriage of goods from Hong Kong to Chile - Goods delivered without presentation of bills of lading - Claimants claimed against defendants - Whether claimants had title to sue - Whether obligation to deliver governed by English law - Whether law of Chile relevant to delivery obligation - Whether exceptions clauses in bill of lading applicable - Whether defendants negligent in delivering goods without production of bills of lading - Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1992.