S.C.C.M.O. (LONDON), LTD. v. SOCIETE GENERALE DE COMPENSATION.
[1956] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 290
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.
Before Mr. Justice Sellers.
Contract-Sale of goods (f.o.b.)-Guarantee of performance by buyers - Payment against documents-Buyers to deposit sum as guarantee that credits would be opened- Whether fundamental or collateral to main contract-Failure to provide guarantee in accordance with contract - Force majeure -Waiver by sellers-Reinstatement of term as to provision of guarantee-Extension of period during which guarantee could be provided.