Selected Matters

Marine Cargo Insurance Claim for Water-Damaged Goods

An overseas buyer discovered water damage to a shipment of industrial equipment after arrival. The insurer accepted that the loss fell within the policy but disputed the amount payable, arguing that the damaged goods retained value and that further loss-mitigation measures should have been taken. Identifying details and disputed quantity references have been omitted from this summary.

The central dispute concerned the valuation of the damaged goods and whether the insured had taken reasonable steps to reduce the loss. The materials included the cargo policy, shipping and purchase documents, a survey report, customer correspondence concerning the damaged equipment, and communications about mitigation.

The supplied case materials identify Wang Haiquan as counsel for the overseas claimant and record the presentation of documentary evidence concerning coverage, the condition of the goods and the claimed loss. This summary describes that lawyer’s recorded case experience without attributing additional unrecorded work to the current firm.

According to the supplied first-instance judgment text, the court ordered insurance compensation and interest and did not accept the proposed reduction for alleged failure to mitigate. Appeal status, legal finality and actual payment have not been confirmed. This anonymized summary is published with authorization confirmed by the website owner; it is not a guarantee of a similar result.

Cross-Border Inheritance Dispute over Property in China

An heir living overseas sought division of a residential property in China following the deaths of family members. Another heir, who had provided day-to-day care, opposed an equal division and relied on an alleged oral promise concerning the property. Personal identities, property details and financial amounts are not disclosed.

The dispute involved the overseas heir’s identity and family relationship, the property included in the estate, the alleged oral promise, and the weight given to financial support, contributions towards the property purchase and daily caregiving. The materials describe identity and relationship documents, property records, remittance evidence and evidence of caregiving.

The supplied case materials identify Wang Haiquan as counsel for the overseas heir. They record pre-action correspondence seeking division and the presentation of evidence relating to identity, family relationships, purchase contributions and financial support. The summary does not extend the recorded representation beyond the supplied materials.

The supplied first-instance judgment text records an allocation of property shares to both heirs, with a larger share allocated to the heir who provided the main day-to-day care. Appeal status, legal finality and implementation have not been confirmed. This anonymized summary is published with authorization confirmed by the website owner; outcomes depend on the facts and evidence of each matter.

International Furniture Sale and Deposit Dispute

An overseas buyer contracted for solid-wood furniture intended for a European hotel project and paid a deposit. The seller did not deliver by the contractual deadline after a dispute over environmental and timber-compliance specifications. Party names, quantities, contract references and other identifying details are withheld.

The dispute concerned whether the buyer's pre-contract notice of the intended European use and compliance requirements was relevant under the CISG, whether non-delivery amounted to a fundamental breach, and whether Chinese deposit rules applied.

The firm's counsel represented the overseas buyer. The judgment records arguments about the buyer's notice of the intended use, the seller's delivery and compliance obligations under the CISG, and the application of Chinese deposit rules. Identifying details are omitted.

The supplied first-instance judgment records that the court declared the contract terminated, ordered the seller to return double the deposit, and dismissed the remaining claims. Appeal status, finality and payment have not been confirmed. This anonymized summary is published with permission and does not guarantee a similar result.

International Sale Dispute over Precision Machinery Components

An overseas buyer purchased precision ball screws for CNC equipment. After delivery, an independent inspection found that lead error exceeded the contractual limit and surface hardness fell below the agreed specification. The parties disputed the inspection findings and the available remedies. Party names, product quantities, contract references and other identifying details are withheld.

The dispute concerned conformity with the contract specifications and the disclosed intended use under the CISG, whether the defects amounted to a fundamental breach, and the buyer's right to avoid the contract and recover the price with interest.

The firm's counsel represented the overseas buyer and presented technical inspection evidence and correspondence concerning the product specifications and notice of defects. The judgment records arguments on non-conformity under the CISG. Identifying details are omitted.

The supplied first-instance judgment records that the court ordered repayment of the purchase price with interest and dismissed the remaining claims. Appeal status, finality and payment have not been confirmed. This anonymized summary is published with permission and does not guarantee a similar result.