MARSHALL, KNOTT & BARKER, LTD. v. ARCOS, LTD.

(1932) 44 Ll L Rep 384

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Roche.

Sale of goods (timber, c.i.f.)- Rejection- Timber to be delivered to buyers' wharf - Vessel chartered by sellers too large to approach wharf- Impossibility of performance of bill of lading contract - Rejection of documents by buyers- Measure of damages- Whether buyers should have accepted in mitigation suggested alternative method of delivery