THAI-EUROPE TAPIOCA SERVICE LTD v. GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES (IMPORT AND SHIPPING WING) (THE "HARMATTAN")

[1976] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 1

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Lawton and Lord Justice Scarman

Conflict of laws - Jurisdiction - Foreign sovereign - Vessel chartered to Polish company for voyage from Gdansk to Karachi - Demurrage to be settled between owners and receivers of cargo - Bill of lading incorporating terms of charter-party issued to Polish company - Subsequent endorsement to West Pakistan Agricultural Development Corporation - Corporation dissolved and succeeded by Government of Pakistan - Vessel bombed at Karachi and discharge delayed - Claim by shipowners against Government of Pakistan for demurrage - Sovereign immunity pleaded - Whether plea successful.