Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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CALTEX OIL (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD. v. HOWARD SMITH INDUSTRIES PTY. LTD. (THE "HOWARD SMITH")

[1973] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 544

AUSTRALIASUPREME COURT OFNEW SOUTH WALESCOMMON LAW DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Samuels

Australia - Transportation contract - Voyage charter-party incorporated - Demurrage - Strike - Agreement subject to "acts of God, restraint of Government and other circumstances beyond control of parties" - Strike of shore operators - Discharge of cargo stopped - Vessel unable to leave berth - Whether charterers liable for demurrage.

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