BEIRA BOATING COMPANY, LTD. v. COMPANHIA DE MOCAMBIQUE.

(1927) 29 Ll L Rep 285

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Rowlatt.

Charter-party-Loss of hired tug-Claim by owners against Portuguese company with governmental powers of requisition -Construction of terms of hire- Whether requisition-Right to indemnity - Authority of Governor of colony - Meaning of "avaria" - Whether wide enough to cover total loss - Subrogation - Right of insurer under Portuguese law-Value of tug.