DCC 305/96
Type
Case
Court
Dubai Court of Cassation
Jurisdiction
Dubai
Taxonomy
Admiralty, Shipping & Navigation, Payment & Payment Systems, Negligence
Copyright
LexisNexis
Decision date
2 Feb 1997
Catchwords
Shipping – Damaged goods – Bill of Lading – Shipping Agent – Signatories – Fire – Negligence
This case involved a joint claim against a shipping agent and two vessel owners. The agent had signed the bills of lading. A key issue was whether the agent had signed as an agent for the carrier or in a personal capacity. The agent could be sued if the claimant was suing for negligence in their personal capacity.
Background