Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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PHOENIX TIMBER COMPANY v. CENTURY EUROPEAN TIMBER CORPORATION, LTD.

(1927) 28 Ll L Rep 52

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.(DIVISIONAL COURT).

Before Mr. Justice Acton and Mr. Justice Talbot.

Sale of goods (timber)-Shortage and "deviation"-"No complaint or claim will be recognised by sellers upon any goods shipped . . . unless reasonable particulars are given to agents within 21 days of the ship's final discharge"- Formal notice given in time-Need for mathematical calculation only-Arbitration -Whether particulars contained in formal notice; if so, whether reasonable -Award in favour of buyers-Misconduct -Arbitrator's knowledge of timber trade-Motion to set aside award dismissed.

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