DAMPSKIBS. A/S RUTH v. NEWFOUNDLAND CANADA STEAMSHIPS, LTD.

(1930) 37 Ll L Rep 100

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Rowlatt.

Charter-party-Delivery of steamship- Hire "from the time (the day not to be a Sunday or legal holiday) the said steamer is delivered and placed at the disposal of the charterers ready to load and after written notice has been given between" business hours-Construction -Notice given by master during business hours that steamship "is lying at Christie's Wharf and is ready at your disposal from 1 p.m. to-day according to charter-party . . . Awaiting your instructions"- Whether letter a written notice or a request for orders-Umpire's finding that letter was merely a request for orders-Award upheld.