THE "ELIZABETH H."

[1962] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 172

ADMIRALTY DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Hewson

Bill of lading - Arbitration (in New York) clause in charter-party incorporated in bill of lading-Application by shipowners to stay action by cargo-owners-Whether clause binding on cargo-owners-Effect of undertaking given by shipowners in consideration of release of vessel - Discretion of Court - Balance of convenience. Arbitration-Arbitration (in New York) clause in charter-party incorporated in bill of lading-Whether binding on cargo-owners. Practice-Stay of action-Whether arbitration clause incorporated in bill of lading from charter-party binding on cargo-owners- Effect of undertaking given by shipowners in consideration of release of vessel- Discretion of Court-Balance of convenience -Estoppel.