3 Nov 1999
MELISSA (HK) LTD v. P & O NEDLLOYD (HK) LTD
- Citation
- MELISSA (HK) LTD v. P & O NEDLLOYD (HK) LTD
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA3012/1997
Plaintiff's action fails because under the CFR/CIF terms title and risk passed on shipment and the plaintiff no longer had proprietary or possessory interest; the bill of lading was non-negotiable and not a document of title; no sufficient proximity or duty of care arose between plaintiff and defendant (agent for carrier) and defendant did not cause the release — accordingly defendant not liable and claim dismissed.