The "MAKEFJELL"

[1976] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 29

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Cairns, Lord Justice Stephenson and Sir Gordon Willmer

Admiralty practice - Action in rem and in personam by cargo owners-Foreign jurisdiction clause in bill of lading - Whether actions should be stayed - Application of Norwegian law. Bill of lading - Foreign jurisdiction clause - Cargo subject matter of bills of lading damaged in London-Actions in rem and in personam brought in England against Norwegian shipowners-Whether jurisdiction clause applied-Whether actions should be stayed.