Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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CLAN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. v. BOARD OF TRADE; RUPAI TEA COMPANY v. BOARD OF TRADE.

(1929) 33 Ll L Rep 128

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Lord Buckmaster, Viscount Dunedin, Viscount Sumner, Lord Blanesburgh and Lord Warrington of Clyffe.

Indemnity Act, 1920 - Compensation - Diversion of vessels by owners - Inability of vessels to discharge in London owing to tack of warehouse accommodation-Promise by A (Secretary of Port and Transit Committee) to obtain order for diversion-Subsequent letter from Shipping Controller setting out facilities for discharge elsewhere-Whether vessel diverted by virtue of official order.

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