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Condition, innominate or will-o‘-the wisp? | Case by Case (Ep. 49)
In this second of their trilogy of ‚look-back‘ cases, Luke and Calum explore the salient case of Bunge Corporation (New York) v Tradax Export SA (Panama) [1981] APP.L.R. 02/25.Ever wondered why time-based delivery clauses in a commodities sale and purchase contract are (typically) considered to be conditions?Ever wondered what is an innominate term?Ever wondered how to tell the difference between a condition and an innominate term?Ever wondered what is a ‚will-o‘-the-wisp‘?Listen in for answers and check out our YouTube channel. -
Mash’s Potatoes | Case by Case (Ep. 48)
As Luke prepares to launch the International Shipping and Commodities intensive law course at the University of Wollongong in a couple of weeks, he’s had cause to look back at some leading cases.Back to the 1960s. The Beatles, Civil Rights activism, flares, and… Mash & Murrell Ltd. v Joseph I. Emmanuel, Ltd. [1961].Some law doesn’t stand the test of time (much like poorly ventilated potatoes crossing an ocean). Some law does, as we discuss in this pod. For more, check out our YouTube channel. -
Be careful what you word for | Case by Case (Ep. 45)
This week Luke and Calum discuss demurrage claims and time bars in a recent SMA case Stolt Tankers BV v. Stryker Fuels LLC (MT “MONAX”) – SMA No. 4449, 4 August 2022.How many times are we going to say that the specific words chosen in a contractual clause are important?! -
Within the four corners of FM | Case by Case (Ep. 44)
In this episode, Luke and Calum discuss the English Court of Appeal decision MUR Shipping BV v RTI Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1406 (27 October 2022) handed down by Lord Justice Males.Big takeaways for drafting FM clauses moving forward. Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast video: Case by Case Podcast – YouTube -
The Miracle Hope | Case by Case (Ep. 42)
A bumper episode on one of Luke’s favourite topics: misdelivery claims. Why? Without wishing to sound too nostalgic – it was over such a claim that he met co-founding partner, Edward Floyd.An hour’s worth of detailed analysis. Context, dynamics and specific issues are all explored. For more, check out our YouTube channel.