THE "IRISH FIR."

(1943) 76 Ll L Rep 51

ADMIRALTY DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Pilcher, sitting with Captain W. R. Chaplin, Elder Brother of Trinity House.

Salvage-Engines broken down-Request for assistance-Services rendered by steamship Moelfre Rose to Irish steamship Irish Fir in Irish Sea-Ship towed to Milford Haven, towage occupying about 612 hours -Fine weather service-Consideration of war risk-Other assistance available- Salved values: £82,000-Award: £700- Payment into Court: £1000-Defendants warded costs after date of payment in. -Practice - Excessive bail - Demand by salvors for £15,000 bail-No protest by defendants - Application by defendants that plaintiffs be condemned in costs of providing excessive bail - Exaggerated claim-Plaintiffs ordered to pay costs of providing bail in excess of £5000 - Protest by defendants not essential.