Papeteries De Maudit vs Tylos Tea (Private) Limited – SC CHC APPEAL NO. 28/2008-2017

In the matter between Papeteries De Maudit (Plaintiff-Respondent) and Tylos Tea (Private) Limited (Defendant-Appellant), the court considered whether claims for monies due under transactions involving tea bag filter papers were subject to a one-year limitation period as goods sold and delivered or to a six-year limitation period as actions based on a written contract. The court held that the dealings constituted a written contract, subject to the six-year prescription, and not separate sales subject to a one-year limitation. Assessment of the admissibility and sufficiency of documentary and secondary evidence, as well as the power of attorney of the Plaintiff’s representative, supported the Plaintiff’s claims. The findings established that multiple documents, corresponding admissions, and