H. & J. Isbrandsen Ltd. v. Executive International Movers Ltd. (The Baryon) - Fed.Ct. (Trial Div.) - 23 April 1986

Whether jurisdiction clause in contract of carriage prevents plaintiff from bringing proceedings in defendant’s country of residence

The plaintiff carrier, an American corporation, contracted with the defendant, a Canadian corporation, for the carriage of a cargo of machinery and equipment from Texas to China. The terms of the contract were contained in a liner booking note which provided that any dispute should be decided in the country where the carrier had its principal place of business, and that the law of such country should apply.