CREDIT ANVERSOIS v. COLVILLE & SONS.

(1928) 32 Ll L Rep 232

COURT OF SESSION.

Before the Lord Justice-Clerk (Lord Alness), Lord Ormidale and Lord Anderson.

Contract - Sale of goods - Assignment - Purchase by defenders of shipments of iron from A - Indorsement of bills of lading and invoices to pursuers-Direct payment from defenders to pursuers- Lien of transport company in respect of landing charges and freight-Refusal by transport company to release cargo without guarantee covering charges being given-Guarantee given by defenders with approval of A-Right to set off charges against price due to pursuers-Judgment for pursuers.