GOODEY AND SOUTHWOLD TRAWLERS LTD. v. GARRIOCK, MASON AND MILLGATE
[1972] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 369
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION
Before Mr. Justice Cusack
Sale of ship - Deposit and purchase money paid by plaintiff to ship-broker - Vessel sold to another purchaser - Monies not recovered by plaintiff - Whether contract of sale concluded - Liability of vendor - Whether plaintiffs' rights against vendor barred by suing ship-broker - Capacity in which ship-broker received deposit - Custom of trade.
Ship-broker - Capacity in which deposit and purchase money received and held - Custom of trade.