MITSUI & CO. LTD. AND ANOTHER v. FLOTA MERCANTE GRANCOLOMBIANA S.A. (THE “CIUDAD DE PASTO” AND “CIUDAD DE NEIVA”)

[1988] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 208

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Purchas Lord Justice Staughton and Sir George Waller

Carriage by sea - Damage to cargo - Cargo transhipped into another vessel - Cargo found damaged on discharge - Plaintiffs claimed damages - Negotiations between parties’ solicitors - Whether action settled - Whether plaintiffs had title to sue - Whether damage occurred while cargo in custody of defendants - Whether defendants liable.