NGO CHEW HONG EDIBLE OIL PTE. LTD. v. SCINDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD. (THE “JALAMOHAN”)
[1988] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 443
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)
Before Mr. Justice Hirst
Bill of lading - Freight prepaid - Non-payment of hire - Owners withdrew vessel and completed voyage - Whether bills of lading evidenced contract between shippers and owners - Whether owners authorized issue of pre-paid bills of lading - Whether owners entitled to recover freight or quantum meruit from shippers.