Samick Lines Co Ltd v Owners of 'Antonis P Lemos'
[1985] A.C. 711(Judgment by: Cumming-Bruce LJ (Court of Appeal - 30-31 January, 14 February 1984))
Between: Samick Lines Co Ltd - Respondent
And: Owners of 'Antonis P Lemos' - Appellants
Judges:
Cumming-Bruce LJParker LJ
Lord Scarman
Lord Diplock
Lord Roskill
Lord Brandon of Oakbrook
Lord Templeman
Subject References:
ADMIRALTY
JURISDICTION
Action in rem
Subcharterers' loss arising from ship owners' negligence in loading ship
No agreement between sub-charterers and shipowners
Whether claim arising out of agreement relating to carriage of goods or to use or hire of ship
Legislative References:
Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) - s. 20(2)(h)
Case References:
Aifanourios, The - [1980] S.C. 346
Astro Vencedor Compania Naviera S.A. of Panama v. Mabanaft G.m.b.H. - [1971] 2 Q.B. 588; [1971] 3 W.L.R. 24; [1971] 2 All E.R. 1301, C.A.
Buchanan (James) & Co. Ltd. v. Babco Forwarding & Shipping (U.K.) Ltd - [1978] A.C. 141; [1977] 3 W.L.R. 907; [1977] 3 All E.R. 1048, H.L.(E.)
Congreso del Partido, I - [1983] 1 A.C. 244; [1981] 3 W.L.R. 328; [1981] 2 All E.R. 1064, H.L.(E.)
Eschersheim, The - [1976] 1 W.L.R. 339; [1976] 1 All E.R. 441; [1976] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 81, C.A.; [1976] 1 W.L.R. 430; [1976] 1 All E.R. 920, H.L.(E.)
Gatoil International Inc. v. Arkwright-Boston Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co - [1985] A.C. 255; [1985] 2 W.L.R. 74; [1985] 1 All E.R. 129, H.L.(Sc.)
Heyman v. Darwins Ltd - [1942] A.C. 356; [1942] 1 All E.R. 337, H.L.(E.)
Moschanthy, The - [1971] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 37
Nuova Raffaelina, The - (1871) L.R. 3 A. & E. 483
Queen of the South, The - [1968] P. 449; [1968] 2 W.L.R. 973; [1968] 1 All E.R. 1163
St. Elefterio, The - [1957] P. 179; [1957] 2 W.L.R. 935; [1957] 2 All E.R. 374
Sennar, The - [1983] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 295
Stag Line Ltd. v. Foscolo, Mango and Co. Ltd - [1932] A.C. 328, H.L.(E.)
Union of India v. E. B. Aaby's Rederi A/S - [1975] A.C. 797; [1974] 3 W.L.R. 269; [1974] 2 All E.R. 874, H.L.(E.)
Zeus, The - (1888) 13 P.D. 188, D.C.
Judgment date: 21 February 1985
Judgment by:
Cumming-Bruce LJ (Court of Appeal - 30-31 January, 14 February 1984)
I agree.
Appeal allowed with costs.
Leave to appeal.
- Solicitors: Holman Fenwick & Willan; Richards Butler & Co.