VITOL S.A. v. NORELF LTD. (THE “SANTA CLARA”)
[1996] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 225
HOUSE OF LORDS
Before Lord MACKAY OF Clashfern, L.C. Lord Griffiths, Lord Nolan, Lord Steyn and Lord Hoffmann
Sale of goods (c.i.f.) - Anticipatory breach - Acceptance - Buyers rejected cargo before loading completed - Neither party took any steps to perform contract - Whether sellers’ conduct amounted to acceptance of anticipatory breach.