YORKSHIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LTD. v. TWEED FISHING COMPANY, LTD.

(1948) 82 Ll.L.Rep. 89

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Bucknill, Lord Justice Singleton and Lord Justice Denning.

Sale of ship - Breach of warranty - Draught-Sale by plaintiffs to defendants of motor fishing vessel and motor sea coach - Inclusive price for both vessels - Part price paid - Claim by plaintiffs for balance - Counterclaim by defendants for damages for breach of warranty in that the sea coach did not comply with the specification regarding her passenger capacity; her draught; and her speed - Judgment entered for plaintiffs by Byrne, J., on claim and counterclaim - Appeal by defendants argued solely on question of draught of sea coach-Specification: "Draught: 2 ft. 6 in." - Meaning - Whether referring to "mean" or to "maximum" draught.