Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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TURNER, NOTT & CO., LTD. v. THE LORD MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND BURGESSES OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL AND D/S A/S DAGBJORG.

(1928) 31 Ll.L.Rep. 359

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Roche.

Bill of lading-Discharge of cargo by shipowners into warehouse-Late arrival of bills of lading - Allegation by cargo-owners that vessel was prematurely discharged -Implied term of contract that shipowners should wait for a reasonable time for cargo-owners to appear or give orders-Breach-No appreciable damage - Demurrage expenses prevented - Nominal damages awarded.

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