Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. v. Viafiel Compania Naviera S.A. - Q.B.D. (Com.Ct.) (Mocatta J.) - 21 May 1981

Security for costs - Whether obtainable by plaintiff where defendant makes allegations in his defence

The respondents had contracted to buy a vessel from Hitachi. Disputes arose between the parties which had been referred to arbitration. This summons before Mr. Justice Mocatta concerned security for costs in that pending arbitration.