Question

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X chartered a ship to Y which was described in the Charter party and was represented to,:him as being not more than 2,800 tonnage register. It turned out that the registered tonnage was 3,045 tons. Y refused to accept the ship in fulfillment of the charter party. Y's action valid?

Answer 1

Solution:
Section to which the given problem relates: Section 18.
Decision:
Y was entitled to avoid the Chartered party.
Reason:
X made erroneous statements as to tonnage.
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