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

[1985] 1 All ER 129

(Judgment by: Lord Roskill J) Court:
House of Lords

Judges: Lord Fraser of Tullybelton J
Lord 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 Roskill J

My Lords, I have had the advantage of reading in draft the speeches delivered by my noble and learned friends Lord Keith and Lord Wilberforce. I agree with them, and for the reasons which they give I would allow this appeal.

Appeal allowed .


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