London Arbitration 11/19

Arbitration – Practice – Peremptory order – Respondent failing to comply with peremptory order for service of defence and counterclaim submissions – Respondent applying for extension of time – Whether extension of time should be granted

Laytime and demurrage disputes arose under a voyage charterparty. The owners claimed US$174,025.77, together with interest and costs. The charterers denied the claim and sought to claim despatch of US$53,818.75, together with interest and costs.