FENTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. v. THE KING.

(1947) 81 Ll L Rep 122

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Sellers.

Ship - Ownership - Registered owners - Ship requisitioned by Crown-Failure by Crown to redeliver-Petition of right brought by registered owners claiming damages for non-delivery and detention-Settlement of claim, subject to proof of ownership- Evidence that ownership was transferred by C. (Greek subject with holding in suppliant company) to suppliants in 1933 -Allegation of adverse claim pending in Greek Courts brought by V. contesting C.'s ownership-Notice given to V. of petition of right, opportunity being given to V. to substantiate claim-No real steps taken by V.-Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Sects. 56, 57.