Katzenstein Adler Industries (1975) Ltd. v. The Borchard Lines Ltd. (The Joanna Borchard) - Q.B.D. (Com.Ct.) (Hirst J.) - 18 February 1988

Amendment of writ after expiry of limitation period by substitution of new party - Whether amendment relates back to date of issue of writ in cases of contractual limitation

The plaintiff brought a cargo claim against the defendants under a bill of lading which incorporated the Hague-Visby Rules. Discharge was completed on about 26 December 1985.