METAL SCRAP TRADE CORPORATION LTD. v. KATE SHIPPING CO. LTD. (THE “GLADYS”)
[1990] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 297
HOUSE OF LORDS
Before Lord Mackay of Clashfern, L.C., Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook Lord Oliver of Aylmerton and Lord Goff of Chieveley
Practice - Procedure - Sale of ship - Dispute referred to arbitration - Buyers issued originating summons claiming a declaration that there was no contract and or arbitration agreement - Sellers served counterclaim - Whether counterclaim should be struck out - Whether buyers should serve reply and defence to counterclaim.