its oldest case, dating back to 1982. for a tanker calling at Kaohsiung. of the original bill of lading. without paying for the goods. the tanker owner and the agent for US$560,000 - the value of the cargo. liability with the foreign company. Taiwan. High Court and the Supreme Court no less than six times. of 2004, the Supreme Court of Taiwan rejected the bank's appeal. excess of US$90,000. error almost resulted in a violation of the US 24-hour rule. had been used for a previous booking. incurred. been much worse, with the ship being fined or even refused entry into port.