M. W. HARDY & CO., INC. v. A. V. POUND & CO., LTD.
[1955] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 155
COURT OF APPEAL.
Before Lord Goddard (Lord Chief Justice), Lord Justice Singleton and Lord Justice Romer.
Sale of goods (f.a.s.) - Performance - Export licence - Frustration - Sale of turpentine f.a.s. buyers' steamship at Portuguese port- Sellers aware of destination-Export without licence prohibited-Refusal by Portuguese authorities to grant licence for particular destination-Sellers unable to ship-Whether risk of failure to obtain licence upon buyers or sellers-Contract silent-Conflict of laws- Illegality.