ARKIN v. BORCHARD LINES LTD. AND OTHERS [2003] EWHC 687 (Comm)

[2003] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 225

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Colman

Carriage by sea - Breach of Treaty of Rome - Arts. 81 and 82 - Claimants operated liner service - Allegations that defendants occupied and abused dominant position - Whether defendants entitled to rely on block exemption - Whether breaches caused claimants heavy losses - Whether insolvency of claimants a defence to claim - Quantification of damages.