SCHIFFAHRTSGESELLSCHAFT MS “MERKUR SKY” m.b.H. & CO. K.G. v. MS LEERORT NTH SCHIFFAHRTS G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. (THE “LEERORT”) [2001] EWCA Civ 1055

[2001] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 291

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord PHILLIPS OF WorthMatravers, M.R., Lord Justice Henry and Lord Justice Brooke

Collision - Limitation of liability - Collision in Colombo harbour - Application by respondents to limit liability granted - Appellants alleged Judge had erred in prejudging that line of inquiry by appellants to defeat right to limit bound to fail - Whether respondents entitled to limit liability. Admiralty practice - Procedure - Limitation of liability - Collision in Colombo harbour - Application by respondents to limit liability granted - Whether order made prematurely - Whether case management conference should have been conducted.