J. LAURITZEN A.S. v. WIJSMULLER B.V. (THE “SUPER SERVANT TWO”)

[1989] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 148

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Hobhouse

Carriage by sea - Frustration - Cancellation - Defendants agreed to transport plaintiffs drilling rig by one of two transportation units - One unit sank - Defendants refused to use other unit to transport rig - Extra losses and expenses incurred - Whether loss of unit caused by defendants’ negligence - Whether contract frustrated - Whether self-induced - Whether defendants entitled to cancel contract.