Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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OBASEKI BROS. v. REIF & SON, LTD.

[1952] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 364

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Lord Goddard (Lord Chief Justice).

Sale of goods (f.o.b.) - Breach by sellers - Damages - Defect in quality of hardwood shipped from West African port to U.K. - Delivery accepted by buyers subject to allowance - Grading and measuring to be effected at destination - Certiflcate of measure and quality to be basis for final settlement - Measure of damages - Award based on market value at destination - Case stated - Motion to set aside or refer back - Matters not taken into consideration by umpire - Presumption in favour of award.

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