THYSSEN INC. v. CALYPSO SHIPPING CORPORATION S.A.

[2000] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 243

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice David Steel

Carriage by sea - Limitation of time - Application for extension - Bills of lading incorporated London arbitration clause - Damage to cargo of steel - Claimants issued proceedings in U.S. Courts - Whether submission to American jurisdiction - Whether arbitration claim time barred - Whether application for extension of time should be granted.