DCC 374/1997
Type
Case
Court
Dubai Court of Cassation
Jurisdiction
Dubai
Taxonomy
General Tort, General Commercial Law
Copyright
LexisNexis
Decision date
27 Dec 1997
Catchwords
Bill of lading – Compensation for lost and damaged cargo – Grounds for Appeal – Tort – Contract – Shipping
The original dispute involved a claim for compensation for lost and damaged cargo. This case explained when reasons for appeal could be allowed. It was also stated that receipt and acceptance by the shipper of the bill of lading without reservation was viewed as written permission for the cargo to be shipped on deck. There was a different approach to the damaged and the lost cargo.
Background