ZAPATA OFF-SHORE COMPANY v. THE "BREMEN" AND UNTERWESER REEDEREI G. M.B.H.1 (THE "CHAPARRAL")

[1971] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 122

UNITED STATESCOURT OF APPEALS(FIFTH CIRCUIT)

Before Circuit Judge Wisdom, Circuit Judge Gewin and Circuit Judge Ainsworth

United States - Towage - Towage contract providing for litigation of disputes in English Courts - Drilling barge damaged while being towed - Action for damage brought in U.S. Court by barge-owners - Tug-owners brought action for damages in English Court and action to limit liability in U.S. Court - Whether U.S. Court entitled to restrain English action and limitation action - Factors to be considered.