BULKHAUL LTD v RHODIA ORGANIQUE FINE LTD

[2009] Lloyd's Rep Plus 19

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Sedley, Lord Justice Keene and Lady Justice Smith

Contract – Damages – Long-term leasing agreement for chemical tanks – Lessee unlawfully terminating agreement prematurely – Whether lessor failed to mitigate its loss – Whether lessor ought to have sold tanks on termination of lease – Whether judge entitled to find there was an available market for the tanks and their value.