CHAO AND OTHERS v. BRITISH TRADERS & SHIPPERS, LTD. (N.V. HANDELSMAATSCHAPPIJ J. SMITS IMPORT-EXPORT, THIRD PARTIES).

[1954] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 114

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Devlin.

Sale of goods (c.i.f.)-Breach by sellers-Damages -Payment against documents-Acceptance of goods by buyers on arrival-Buyers then aware of circumstances entitling them to reject-Subsequent discovery that bills of lading were forged-Date at which measure of damages should be calculated.