JAMES CLARK (BRUSH MATERIALS), LTD. v. CARTERS (MERCHANTS), LTD.

(1943) 77 Ll L Rep 364

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Tucker.

Arbitration-Award-Motion to set aside- Error of law appearing on face of award -Sale of piassava c.i.f. U.K.-Shipment (Bahia) by first available steamer before date of expiry of sellers' import licence- Incorporation of terms and conditions of Contract No. 1 of the London General Produce Brokers' Association-Failure by sellers to implement contract-Claim by buyers-Arbitration-Finding by umpire that "freight space was not obtainable within the period defined within this contract" and award "that the contract be forthwith dissolved without penalty or allowance to either party"-Duty of Court to take award at its face value- Facts supporting award not set out- Presumption of Court.