PAAL WILSON & CO. A/S v. PARTENREEDEREI HANNAH BLUMENTHAL (THE HANNAH BLUMENTHAL")

[1983] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 103

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Diplock, Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Roskill, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook and Lord Brightman

Arbitration - Injunction - Delay in prosecution - Whether declaration that arbitration agreement discharged by reason of defendants' repudiation should be granted - Whether injunction restraining defendants from proceeding with arbitration should be granted - Whether plaintiff entitled to damages.