NORTH STAR SHIPPING LTD v SPHERE DRAKE INSURANCE PLC THE NORTH STAR

[2005] Lloyd's Rep IR 404

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION COMMERCIAL COURT

Before Mr Justice Colman

Insurance (marine) - Procedure - Striking out - War risks policy - Vessel damaged by explosive device - Proceedings brought for constructive total loss - Insurers denying liability - Claimants later attempting to amend points of claim to include claim for cost of suing and labouring measures - Whether amendment permissible - Nature of claim for suing and labouring expenditure.