Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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BAGHLAF AL ZAFER FACTORY CO. BR FOR INDUSTRY LTD. v. PAKISTAN NATIONAL SHIPPING CO. AND ANOTHER

[1998] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 229

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Phillips, Lord Justice Waller and Lord Justice Chadwick

Bill of lading - Exclusive jurisdiction clause - Stay - Exclusive jurisdiction in favour of Courts in Pakistan - Damage to cargo - Proceedings brought in England - Whether oral agreement that English Courts to have exclusive jurisdiction - Whether acceptance of service of writ precluded shipowners invoking exclusive jurisdiction clause in bill of lading - Whether proceedings should be stayed - Principles applicable.

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