BERNUTH LINES LTD v HIGH SEAS SHIPPING LTD (THE “EASTERN NAVIGATOR”)

[2006] Lloyd's Rep Plus 44

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Christopher Clarke

Arbitration – Notice of arbitration – Whether validly served – Notice of arbitration sent by e-mail – Whether notice sent to correct e-mail address – Ground of challenge – Arbitration Act 1996, sections 14(4), 67, 68, 69, 72 and 76 – LMAA Small Claims Procedure – Whether counterclaim in excess of SCP limits permitted use of SCP.