JOHN KOCH, LTD. v. C. & H. PRODUCTS, LTD.
[1956] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 302
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Sellers.
Principal and agent - Agent of necessity - Cancellation of contract by agent without principal's consent-Doubt in agent's mind whether principal in position to perform contract - Principal unavailable to give instructions-Contract cancelled by agent to avoid risk of further loss to principal- Reasonableness.