ARCOS, LTD. v. LONDON & MIDLAND WHARFAGE & SHIPPING CO., LTD.

(1936) 54 Ll.L.Rep. 18

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Branson.

Wharfingers-Charges-Claim by plaintiffs for repayment of charges alleged to have been overpaid-Plaintiffs' contention chat defendants' charges should have been based upon special schedule of rates quoted by defendants (non-Conference wharfingers) to plaintiffs- -Defendants' contention that their quotations were given upon the basis that a contract would be entered into between the parties under which the plaintiffs would guarantee to the defendants certain minimum business per annum - No contract in fact entered into or guarantee given- Plaintiffs charged by defendants at rates provided by schedule issued by P.L.A. - Lien - Charges paid by plaintiffs-Evidence of wharfingers' charges (London)-Reasonable rates.