Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE "ST. MERRIEL"

[1963] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 63

ADMIRALTY DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Hewson

Admiralty Court - Jurisdiction - Possessory lien on ship held by ship-repairers in respect of "owners' repairs" ordered by demise charterers - Whether an "other charge on any ship" - Administration of Justice Act, 1956, Sect. 3 (3). -Action "in rem" by ship-repairers against shipowners in respect of "owners' repairs" ordered by demise charterers - Liability of shipowners "in personam" - Whether demise charterers were beneficial owners of ship - Administration of Justice Act, 1956, Sect. 3 (4). Repairs to ship - Liability of shipowners in action "in rem" by ship-repairers for "owners' repairs" ordered by demise charterers.

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