DEEPAK FERTILISERS AND PETROCHEMICALS CORPORATION v. ICI CHEMICALS & POLYMERS LTD. AND OTHERS

[1999] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 387

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Stuart-Smith, Lord Justice Otton and Lord Justice Tuckey

Contract - Limitation of liability - Breach of collateral warranties - Contract for construction of methanol plant in India - Letter of acceptance given despite high temperatures of methanol converter - Methanol converter exploded - Whether letter of acceptance released defendants from all obligations and liability - Extent of protection given by clauses in plant contract - Whether liability in respect of negligent misrepresentations or collateral warranties excluded - Whether defendants’ liability limited under contract - Effect of reliance on Indian law.