#48 Mash's Potatoes

As Luke prepares to launch the International Shipping and Commodities intensive law course at the University of Wollongong in a couple of weeks, he's had cause to look back at some leading cases. Here's one of them: Back to the 1960s. The Beatles, Civil Rights activism, flares, and... Mash & Murrell Ltd. v Joseph I. Emmanuel, Ltd. [1961]. A commodities legal dispute over potatoes. As between international buyers and sellers, is there an implied term as to quality that the goods will be capable of sustaining the contemplated sea carriage? A great case to refresh our thinking on commodities quality claims. Some law doesn't stand the test of time (much like poorly ventilated potatoes crossing an ocean). Some law does, as we discuss in this pod. For more, check out our ⁠YouTube channel.