THE “ANNA H”

[1994] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 287

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Clarke

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.