BAIN CLARKSON LTD. v. THE OWNERS OF THE SHIP “SEA FRIENDS”

[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 322

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Lloyd, Lord Justice Nourse and Sir Christopher Slade

Admiralty practice - Arrest of vessel - Plaintiff insurance brokers incurred liability in respect of hull insurance - Whether plaintiffs entitled to arrest vessel - Whether plaintiffs’ claim a claim as agent in respect of disbursements made on account of ship - Supreme Court Act, 1981, s. 20(2)(p).