The Clifford Maersk - Q.B.D. (Adm.Ct.) (Sheen J.) - 25 May 1982

Time for issuing writ extended by agreement expiring on a Sunday - Whether writ validly issued on Monday following

The plaintiff cargo owners claimed damages from the defendant owners of the vessel Clifford Maersk for alleged damage to their cargo. The contract of carriage incorporated the Hague Rules. In July 1980, investigations into the cause of the damage were still proceeding. By this time a year had elapsed since the cargo was delivered, so the plaintiffs requested an extension of the limitation period. Extensions were subsequently granted by the defendants up to 21 June 1981.