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

[1992] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 158

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Sheen

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 - Whether carriers had arguable defence - Whether plaintiffs entitled to summary judgment.