Principle

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

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Alleging ownership of goods in the statement of claim gives the plaintiff the right to sue for failure to deliver. Locus standi is established by the pleading of ownership—not by proof of ownership at the preliminary stage. The plaintiff need only show a sufficient interest.…

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