THE "ELEFTHERIA"

[1969] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 237

ADMIRALTY DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Brandon

Admiralty practice-Action in rem by cargo-owners -Foreign jurisdiction clause in bill of lading-Whether action should be stayed -Applicability of Greek law-Considerations affecting prima facie case for a stay. Contract-Foreign jurisdiction clause-Action by cargo-owners for alleged breach of contract contained in bills of lading - Whether action should be stayed. Bill of lading-Foreign jurisdiction clause- Cargo discharged at Rotterdam instead of Hull due to alleged labour troubles-Action in rem by cargo-owners for cost of on-carriage - Whether action should be stayed.