DSL Corporation v Bulk Atlantic Inc, Handy Prince Ltd, and the ship "Handy Prince" her owners and all others interested in her - Federal Ct (Hargrave P) - 15 September 2003

Conflict of laws - Forum non conveniens - Whether Federal Court having jurisdiction over maritime cargo claim - Whether claim had real and substantial connection with Canada

A cargo of steel pipes carried on board the vessel Handy Prince from Turkey to Houston, Texas sustained damage. Proceedings were commenced in Canada on the last minute instruction of cargo underwriters in order to prevent the running of limitation against the plaintiff.