THE “TACOMA CITY”
[1991] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 330
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Dillon Lord Justice Ralph Gibson and Lord Justice Leggatt
Admiralty practice - Action in rem - Maritime lien - Shipowners ceased trading - Crew claimed severance pay and wages in lieu of notice - Vessel ordered to be sold pendente lite in earlier mortgagees’ action - Whether claim for severance pay gave rise to maritime lien - Whether certain members of crew entitled to wages in lieu of notice.