SEATRADE GRONINGEN BV v. GEEST INDUSTRIES LTD. (THE “FROST EXPRESS”)

[1996] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 375

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Sir Thomas Bingham, M.R. Lord Justice Evans and Lord Justice Thorpe

Charter-party (Time) - Agency - Unnamed principal - Contract between plaintiffs and defendants for charter of vessel - Plaintiffs’ managing director signed charter - Signature unqualified by reference to plaintiffs or disponent owners - Allegation of damage to cargo - Whether plaintiffs contracted as agents for unnamed principal - Whether plaintiffs personally liable.