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Gatoil International Inc v. Arkwright-Boston Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co

[1985] 1 All ER 129

(Judgment by: Lord Fraser of Tullybelton J) Court:
House of Lords

Judges:
Lord Fraser of Tullybelton JLord Scarman J
Lord Wilberforce J
Lord Keith of Kinkel J
Lord Roskill J

Subject References:
Admiralty
Jurisdiction
Action in rem
Claim arising out of agreement relating to carriage of goods in a ship or to use or hire of a ship
Agreement
Claim for payment of premiums on insurance policy over cargo
Whether claim for premiums arising out of 'any agreement relating to the carriage of goods in any ship'

Legislative References:
Administration of Justice Act 1956 - 47(2)(e)

Judgment date: 13 December 1984

Judgment by:
Lord Fraser of Tullybelton J

My Lords, I have had the advantage of reading in draft the speeches prepared by my noble and learned friends Lord Keith and

Lord Wilberforce. I agree with both of them and, for the reasons stated in their speeches, I would allow the appeal.


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