PANCHAUD FRERES S.A. v. ETABLISSEMENTS GENERAL GRAIN COMPANY

[1970] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 53

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Winn and Lord Justice Cross

Sale of goods (c.i.f.)-Rejection-Late shipment -False date on bill of lading-Correct date on certificate of quality accompanying bill of lading-Buyers accepting shipping documents-Whether buyers precluded from raising issue of late shipment a considerable period later. Arbitration - Time bar - Buyers' claim for return of purchase price-Subsequent radical alteration of grounds for claim-Whether new arbitration proceedings required- Whether new ground time barred.