“…oved to be decisive, or at least a major factor, in several later decisions at the highest level (London, Chatham & Dover Railway Co v South Eastern Railway Co [1893] AC 429, La Pintada 1985] AC 104, Westdeutsche [1996] AC 669). As I have explained, La Pintada recognised one inroad into this principle, namely that interest could be…”
“…In La Pintada [1985] AC 104 the House made clear that, contrary to the general understanding of the effect of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway case [1893] AC 429, claims for damages for interest losses suffered as a result of the late payment of money are not taboo. That is plainly right. Those who default on a contract…”
“…te payment of a debt: Arnott v. Redfern (1826) 3 Bing 353; Page v. Newman (1829) 9 B & C 378; London, Chatham and Dover Railway Co. v. South Eastern Railway Co [1893] AC 429; President of India v. La Pintada Cia Navigacion SA [1985] 104 and Sempra Metals Ltd v. Inland Revenue Commissioners [2008] 1 AC 561. These cases show how the …”