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Homburg Houtimport BV v Agrosin Private Ltd (The Starsin)

[2003] UKHL 12
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK House of Lords
Year2003
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The identity of the carrier under a bill of lading is determined primarily by the face of the document, and a demise clause on the reverse cannot override a clear signature as agent for a named charterer.

Key Principle

identity of carrier on bill of lading; demise clause; who is bound by bill of lading contract

Area of Law

shipping

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