Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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ROPNER SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. v. CLEEVES WESTERN VALLEYS ANTHRACITE COLLIERIES, LTD.

(1927) 27 Ll.L.Rep. 317

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Bankes, Lord Justice Sargant and Mr. Justice Avory.

Charter-party-Demurrage-"Cargo to be loaded in 150 running hours excluding bunkering time, Sundays, &c." - Ship withdrawn by owners (for their own convenience) after expiration of running hours from loading position to bunker- Whether charterers liable for demurrage in respect of bunkering time - Doubt as to whether cargo available- Onus of proof.

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