THE WESTVILLE SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. ABRAM STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD.

(1923) 16 Ll L Rep 245

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before the Earl of Birkenhead, Viscount Finlay, Lord Dunedin, Lord Atkinson and Lord Shaw.

Sale of Ship under Construction-Claim for Rescission of Contract-Misrepresentation as to Stage of Completion-Whether Election made by Buyers to affirm Contract by Consenting to Alteration in Deckhouse after being aware of Grounds of Rescission-Contract for Sub-sale previously rescinded-Whether Action barred by Sub-sale.