IN RE AN ARBITRATION BETWEEN R. & H. HALL, LTD., AND W. H. PIM, JUNIOR, & CO., LTD.

(1927) 27 Ll.L.Rep. 253

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before the Lord Chief Justice (Lord Hewart), Lord Justice Bankes and Lord Justice Scrutton.

Sale of goods - Breach - Measure of damages-Agreement by A to sell wheat c.i.f. to B-Subsequent string contracts B-C-D-Admitted failure of A to tender documents to B-Claim by B against A for damages representing loss of profit on resale and for indemnity against claims by C and D-Contemplation of parties when contract entered into-Finding of arbitrator that chances of resale by B or of B taking delivery about equal - Hammond v. Bussey 20 Q.B.D. 79, discussed - London Corn Trade Association Australian Wheat Contract No. 12 as evidencing intention to resell-Ambiguity-Application of rule in Hadley v. Baxendale.