Principle

COMMERCIAL LAW – Bill of Lading – Right to Sue – Statutory Provision – Section 375(1) Merchant Shipping Act

Area of law
COMMERCIAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Under Section 375(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act, not every consignee or indorsee of a bill of lading has the right to sue—only those to whom property in the goods passes by consignment or indorsement. When property passes, the right to sue and corresponding liabilities…

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