STANDARD CHARTERED BANK v DORCHESTER LNG (2) LTD (THE “ERIN SCHULTE”)

[2013] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 338

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr Justice TEARE

Carriage of goods by sea – Title to sue – Bank bringing claim for damages against shipowner for misdelivery and conversion of cargo delivered without production of bills of lading – Whether bank became lawful holder of bills of lading – Whether bank accepted delivery of indorsed bills – Meaning of “delivery” – Whether shipowner in breach of contract of carriage – Whether bank sustained loss – Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992, sections 5(2)(b) and 2(2)(a).