THE "MIDHURST" (OWNERS) v. THE "LAKE ATLIN" (OWNERS) (THE "LAKE ATLIN")

[1972] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 489

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Brandon

Practice - Collision between two vessels - Action brought by owners of one vessel - Counterclaim by owners of other vessel -Whether counterclaim should be dismissed for want of prosecution - Whether reasonable excuse - Whether plaintiffs acquiesced in delay - Whether plaintiffs prejudiced by delay - R.S.C., Order 25, r. 1.