NISSHO COMPANY, LTD. v. N. G. LIVANOS.

(1941) 69 Ll L Rep 125

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Lord Caldecote (Lord Chief Justice).

Charter-party-Breach-Measure of damages -Failure by shipowner to tender chartered vessel - Substitute vessel not procurable-Charter by claimants of respondent's vessel to load cargo of salt at Port Sudan for Japan-Nomination by respondent of steamship E.L. to fulfil charter-E.L. nominated by claimants to buyers-Japanese importation permit obtained - E.L. not tendered by respondent - Permit refused by Japanese authorities in respect of substitute vessel offered by respondent - Admitted breach of charter by respondent - Claim by charterers for damages-Arbitration- Consultative case for opinion of Court.