BREFFKA & HEHNKE GMBH & CO KG AND OTHERS v NAVIRE SHIPPING CO LTD AND OTHERS (THE "SAGA EXPLORER")

[2013] Lloyd's Rep Plus 13

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION COMMERCIAL COURT

Before Mr Justice Simon

Carriage of goods by sea - Bills of lading - Cargo of steel pipes found to be rust-damaged on arrival - Whether bills of lading containing fraudulent representations as to order and condition of cargo on shipment - "Retla" clause - Whether German procedural agent acting for insurers of cargo owner had title to sue - Whether claimant entitled to damages for fraudulent misrepresentation.