BROOKE v. CROWN.

(1931) 40 Ll L Rep 115

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Scrutton, Lord Justice Greer and Lord Justice Slesser.

Ship-Requisition of ex-Baltic vessels- Compensation - Petition of right - Judgment in petitioner's favour allowing him limited rate of freight- Whether entitled to free market rates- Application by petitioner, over five years afterwards, for an extension of time to appeal-Effect of bankruptcy of petitioner - Whether witness available at trial to give evidence as to the earnings of free British vessels -