Dairy Containers Ltd v Tasman Orient Line CV - [2005] 1 NZLR 433

Commercial law — Carriage of goods by sea — Bill of lading — Limitation of liability for damage to cargo — Bill stating package limit £100 sterling lawful money of the United Kingdom — Bill incorporating Hague Rules stating provisions of contract repugnant to rules null and void — Whether package limit £100 or gold value under Hague Rules.

Contract — Interpretation — Ambiguity in exclusion clause — Role of background information.