THE “FUTURE EXPRESS”

[1992] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 79

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before His Honour Judge Diamond, Q.C.

Bill of lading - Title to sue - Attornment - Bank named as consignees - Bills of lading withheld from bank - Goods delivered without production of bills of lading - Whether bank had title to sue - Whether bank became pledgee of goods - Whether bill of lading an attornment - Whether bills of lading exhausted as documents of title - Whether carriers committed wrongful act in relation to the goods.