BOWRING, JONES & TIDY, LTD. v. CHARTER SHIPPING COMPANY.

(1929) 35 Ll L Rep 68

UNITED STATES.CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALSFOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT.

Before Circuit Judges Manton, Swan, and Augustus N. Hand.

General average-Lien-Stranding of vessel -Damage to cargo-Cargo released on deposit being made by cargo-owners -Claim to recover deposit-Alleged unseaworthiness and negligence-British corporations - Average adjustment made in England-Appearance entered by shipowners in America-Jurisdiction of American Courts-Discretion of Court-Witnesses, necessary to prove cargo-owners' allegations, in jurisdiction of American Courts-Held that, bearing in mind the convenience of witnesses, it was expedient that jurisdiction should be retained by the American Courts.