THE “ANNA H”

[1995] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 11

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Glidewell, Lord Justice Hoffmann and Lord Justice Hobhouse

Admiralty practice - Action in rem - Arrest of vessel - Jurisdiction - Damage to cargo - Defendants domiciled in Contracting State - Præcipe for caveat against arrest issued - Vessel arrested but released immediately - Bail bond given - Whether vessel arrested to secure maritime claim - Whether arrest within meaning of Arrest Convention - Whether præcipe and bail bond submission to jurisdiction - Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act, 1982 s. 26, arts. 2, 57 - Arrest Convention 1952 art. 7.