Torm A/S v Gulf Petrochem FZC

Torm A/S v Gulf Petrochem FZC

The defendant failed to show a realistically arguable case that the signatories of the letters of indemnity lacked actual authority, failed to provide necessary evidence, and could not rely on lack of authority or Article 1002 of the UAE Federal Civil Code as a defence. The claimants are entitled to summary judgment as the defendant's applications to amend and withdraw admissions are refused.

Parties
Claimant: OCM Singapore Njord Holdings Hardrada Pte Ltd; Claimant: TORM A/S; Claimant: NOC Swiss LLC; Claimant: V8 Pool Inc; Defendant: Gulf Petrochem FZC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 January 2022
Procedural Posture
Commercial / Summary Judgment and Application to Amend Defence
Outcome
Summary judgment granted for claimants; applications to amend defence and withdraw admissions refused.
Legal Topics
Letters of Indemnity, Authority of Agents, Ratification, Summary Judgment, Withdrawal of Admissions
Commercial Law Maritime Law Contract Law Letters of Indemnity Authority of Agents Ratification Summary Judgment Withdrawal of Admissions

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Parties

OCM Singapore Njord Holdings Hardrada Pte Ltd

Claimant

TORM A/S

Claimant

NOC Swiss LLC

Claimant

V8 Pool Inc

Claimant

Gulf Petrochem FZC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial / Summary Judgment and Application to Amend Defence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant can amend its defence to plead lack of authority of signatories to the letters of indemnity
  2. 2 Whether the defendant can withdraw admissions of liability
  3. 3 Whether the defendant has a realistically arguable defence based on lack of authority or ratification

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant failed to show a realistically arguable case that the signatories of the letters of indemnity lacked actual authority, failed to provide necessary evidence, and could not rely on lack of authority or Article 1002 of the UAE Federal Civil Code as a defence. The claimants are entitled to summary judgment as the defendant's applications to amend and withdraw admissions are refused.

Court Disposition

Summary judgment granted for claimants; applications to amend defence and withdraw admissions refused.

Orders

  • Defendant's applications to amend defences refused.
  • Defendant's applications to withdraw admissions refused.