Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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STANDARD CHARTERED BANK v. PAKISTAN NATIONAL SHIPPING CORPORATION AND OTHERS (No. 2) [2002] UKHL 43

[2003] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 227

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Hoffmann, Lord Mustill, Lord Slynn of Hadley, Lord Hobhouse of Woodborough and Lord Rodger of Earlsferry

Bill of lading - Deceit - Conspiracy - Bill of lading antedated - Whether defendants intended that bill of lading would be used to deceive bank - Whether defendants liable in damages for deceit and/or conspiracy - Whether defence of ex turpl causa could be relied on - Whether claims for contribution should be allowed - Civil Liability (Contribution) Act, 1978.

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