BROWN & GRACIE, LTD. v. F. W. GREEN & CO., PTY., LTD., ET E CONTRA.

[1960] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 289

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Before Viscount Simonds, Lord Reid, Lord Cohen, Lord Keith of Avonholm and Lord Denning.

Sale of Goods-Consensus ad idem-"Shipment strictly to contract"-Whether constituting a counter-offer or acceptance of previous offer with emphasis on terms. Principal and agent-Ambiguous instructions. Practice-Scotland-Damages for breach of contract - Interest - Decision of Court of first instance reversed an appeal and damages awarded from date of decree-Motion seeking damages from date of citation refused without reasons being given-Appeal-Whether appeal incompetent-Date for commencement of interest. Practice Note-Appeals-Attention to formalities.