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Champion International v. The "Sabina", 2002 FCT 1122

In Charters of Ships on (Updated )

Again the issue in this case was whether there was a concluded agreement between the parties. The Plaintiff and Defendant, through their respective agents, had entered into negotiations for the carriage of the Plaintiff’s cargo. All substantial matters had been agreed with the exception of lay days and quantity of cargo which were characterized as “loose ends” by the Defendant. …

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Armonikos Corp. v. Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, 2002 FCT 799

In Charters of Ships on (Updated )

The issue in this case was whether a charter party had been concluded between the brokers acting for the parties. The Defendant argued that no charter party had been agreed because there had not been a meeting of the minds regarding a significant term, notably, whether the vessel to be chartered was certified by the International Transport Workers Federation. The …

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Barber Dubai Shipping Agencies Co. v. Angel Maritime Inc., 002 CanLII 38097

In Charters of Ships on (Updated )

This was a dispute over fees payable to a broker by a shipowner. The charter party provided for daily demurrage which had been unpaid by the charterer. The shipowner attempted to set-off the unpaid demurrage from the fees payable to the broker. Both at first instance and on appeal the court held that the shipowner was not entitled to claim …

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