ADMIRALTY COMMISSIONERS v. COX & KING.
(1927) 27 Ll.L.Rep. 223
COURT OF APPEAL.
Before Lord Justice Bankes, Lord Justice Scrutton and Mr. Justice Romer.
Shipbuilding-Contract to build motor boat for Admiralty-Installation of engines supplied by Admiralty-Speed guaranteed by defendants-Failure of engines to attain necessary brake horse-power in boat and consequently of boat to attain guaranteed speed-Construction of contract-Claim by Admiralty for return of contract price allowed- Appeal of boatbuilders dismissed.