LORD STRATHCONA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. DOMINION COAL COMPANY, LTD.

(1925) 22 Ll L Rep 237

THE PRIVY COUNCIL.

Before Viscount Haldane, Lord Shaw, Lord Wrenbury, Lord Carson and Lord Blanesburgh.

Charter-party - Frustration - Notice of charter to new owners of chartered ship-Vessel chartered (before building) for long term with option to continue; requisitioned during war; and sold to successive buyers during period of charter-Whether charter frustrated by requisition and/or war conditions - Whether notice of charter given to successive buyers-Whether privity of contract between original charterers and successive buyers.