Munson S. S. Line v. Elswick Steam Shipping Co.

Citations

• 207 F. 984
• 1913 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1372

Syllabus

<p>Shipping (§ 40*) — Time Charter — Termination — Bight of Charterer to Make New Voyage.</p> <p>A steamship was delivered in an English port under a charter for “about” six months; charter hire to continue until redelivery, which was required to be in a European port. She carried a cargo from England to Havana and thence proceeded to Mobile, where she loaded a cargo of lumber for Buenos Aires. Owing to unexpected long delays, not due to the fault of either party, she did not reach and complete her discharge at Buenos Aires until more than three weeks after the six months’ cliarter period liad expired. Held, that the owner was within his rights in refusing to load a cargo for Europe under the charter and in withdrawing the vessel at Buenos Aires, waiving redelivery in Europe.</p> <p>[Ed. Note.—Eor other cases, see Shipping, Dec. Dig. § 40.*]</p>