A hires B rsquo s ship to take in and convey from Calcutta to the Mauritius a cargo to be provided b...........

A hires B’s ship to take in and convey, from Calcutta to the Mauritius, a cargo to be provided by A, B receiving a certain freight for its conveyance. A does not provide any cargo for the ship.

A cannot claim the performance of B’s promise

A must make compensation to B for the loss which B sustains by the non-performance of the contract