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HOMBURG HOUTIMPORT B.V. v. AGROSIN PRIVATE LTD. AND OTHERS (THE “STARSIN”)

[2000] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 85

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Colman

Bill of lading - Shipowners’ or charterers’ bill - Damage to cargo - Bills issued in respect of carriage of cargo - Bills signed as agent for carrier - Whether shipowners parties to bills of lading - Whether bills in terms entered into with shipowners’ authority - Liability of shipowners in tort in absence of contract - Whether shipowners entitled to rely on Himalaya clause - Whether claimants had cause of action in tort in respect of damage to cargo - Passing of title - Extent to which bad stowage caused damage sustained after title passed.

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