STATE TRADING CORPORATION OF INDIA v. DOYLE CARRIERS INC. AND OTHERS (THE “JUTE EXPRESS”)

[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 55

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Sheen

Admiralty practice - General average - Collision gave rise to general average expenditure - Plaintiffs’ contribution to general average assessed - Plaintiffs alleged vessel not manned by competent crew - Carriers counterclaimed general average contribution -Whether plaintiffs should have leave to defend counterclaim - Whether carriers entitled to judgment for fixed sum - Whether damages should be assessed.