Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Locus Standi – Bills of Lading – Right to Sue Based on Ownership Allegations

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Allegations of ownership in the statement of claim confer locus standi to sue for failure to deliver goods. The plaintiff need not prove ownership at the standing stage—only plead facts showing ownership or sufficient interest. Whether the plaintiff ultimately succeeds in proving ownership is a…

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