TAYLOR v. LEWIS, LTD.
(1927) 28 Ll L Rep 329
COURT OF SESSION.
Before the Lord Justice-Clerk (Lord Alness), Lord Ormidale, Lord Hunter and Lord Anderson.
Charter-party-Demurrage-Prevention of performance of contract by emergency regulations-Inability of charterers to obtain necessary permit to discharge- Restraint of princes-Whether evidence may be given of deletion from well-known form of charter-party-Inglis v. Buttery, 5 R. (H.L.) 87, discussed- Added written clause guaranteeing discharge -Whether importing an absolute obligation upon charterers-Construction -Judgment for shipowners.