Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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REGAZZONI v. K. C. SETHIA (1944), LTD.

[1956] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 435

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Denning, Lord Justice Birkett and Lord Justice Parker.

Contract - Illegality - Enforceability - Sale of Indian jute bags c.i.f. European port- Intention to tranship to South Africa- Export of such goods to South Africa (whether by direct or indirect shipment) prohibited by Indian law-Parties aware of prohibition-Non-delivery-Claim by buyer for damages-Whether firm contract entered into-Consensus ad idem-Recognition of Indian law-Nature of Indian prohibition regulations. Conflict of laws-Indian law-Prohibition of export to South Africa-Recognition.

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