Laytime and demurrage: quantum meruit failed

September 05, 2021

In case of delay before the vessel’s berthing, Owners may argue that they should be compensated based on ‘quantum meruit’ to overcome the usual defences on a damages claim – as usually discussed in similar cases.Compensation by quantum meruit was argued in limited cases: Arb 19/98, Arb 18/17, Arb 12/90, but an extra-contractual service was performed. In the recent London Arbitration 14/21, the Owners’ claim failed

*London Arbitration 14/21 can be found on this website https://www.lmln.com/ Lloyd’s maritime law newsletter.

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