GLENCORE GRAIN LTD. v. FLACKER SHIPPING LTD. (THE “HAPPY DAY”) [2002] EWCA Civ 1068
[2002] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 487
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice PotterLady Justice Arden and Sir Denis Henry
Charter-party (Voyage) - Laytime - Commencement - Invalid notice of readiness - Vessel completed discharge over extended period - Substantial demurrage incurred if notice valid - Whether laytime could commence if no valid notice of readiness given - Whether charterers could claim despatch.