Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "MEDIA."

(1931) 41 Ll L Rep 80

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Lord Merrivale (President).

Practice - Writ - Application to set aside - Dispute under bill of lading-Claim by cargo-owners against shipowners in respect of damage to cargo - "All claims arising under this bill of lading shall be determined at the port of destination. [Calcutta] of the goods according to British law, or, at the shipowners' option, they shall be determined in the United Kingdom, and to the exclusion of the jurisdiction of any other country" - Shipowners' option not exercised - Writ issued in England - Action time-barred in India-

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