C. CZARNIKOW, LTD., AND LESLIE & ANDERSON, LTD. v. JAVA SEA & FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

(1941) 70 Ll L Rep 319

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Lord Caldecote (Lord Chief Justice).

Marine insurance-Arrest, restraint or detainment of kings, princes and people - Constructive total loss of cargoes-Pre-war shipments in German vessels-Voyages from Singapore and Bombay to Hamburg-Deviations to Massowah (Eritrea) before outbreak of war between Germany and England- Declarations made by masters that voyages were interrupted owing to imminence of war and under orders of the German Government - Abortive attempts made by cargo-owners to obtain release of cargoes-Notice of abandonment refused by insurers - Reasons for action of masters in putting into Massowah-Whether carried out voluntarily or under orders of German Government-Institute War Clauses- Marine Insurance Act, 1906, Sect. 60.