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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