EXFIN SHIPPING LTD v TOLANI SHIPPING CO LTD

[2006] Lloyd's Rep Plus 77

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Langley

Arbitration – Jurisdiction – Charterers admitting liability for demurrage but refusing to make immediate payment – Owners obtaining arbitration award – Charterers challenging substantive jurisdiction of arbitrator – Whether a “dispute” existed between the parties following admission of liability – Arbitration Act 1996, section 67 – Indemnity costs.