BALLI TRADING LTD. v. AFALONA SHIPPING CO. LTD. (THE “CORAL”)

[1993] 1 Lloyd's Rep 1

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Nourse, Lord Justice Stocker and Lord Justice Beldam

Bills of lading - Damage to cargo - Summary judgment - Collapse of cargo stow during voyage - Plaintiffs claimed damages - Bills of lading incorporated charter-party clauses and Hague-Visby Rules - Whether plaintiffs had title to sue - Responsibility for loading and stowing cargo - Whether carriers had arguable defence - Whether plaintiffs entitled to summary judgment.