BJORNSTAD AND ANOTHER v. OUSE SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, LTD.

(1924) 19 Ll L Rep 7

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Bankes, Lord Justice Warrington and Lord Justice Scrutton.

Arbitration-Shipbuilding contract containing arbitration clause - Application by Norwegian parties to Court for appointment of arbitrator under Arbitration Act, 1889, Sect. 5 - Appeal against appointment of arbitrator-Construction of statute-Discretion of Court held to be exercisable where applicant is a foreigner residing outside the jurisdiction.