CONTROLLER OF THE CLEARING OFFICE v. WEIR & CO.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 178

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Bankes, Lord Justice Scrutton and Lord Justice Sargant.

Emergency legislation-Enemy debts-English buyer debtor and German seller creditor-Payment for goods shipped- Goods delivered ex ship and dealt with by buyer but documents of title not taken up because of outbreak of war- Principal debt admitted but payment of interest disputed-Whether interest due - Decision of Joint Clearing Offices made under Treaty of Versailles, Art. 296: whether enforceable in absence of appeal to Mixed Arbitral Tribunal.