THE “BERGEN”

[1997] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 380

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Clarke

Bill of lading - Jurisdiction clause - Article 17 - Application to set aside - Alleged damage to cargo - Disputes to be decided in Germany - Whether art. 17 applicable - Effect of art. 57 of the Brussels Convention and art. 7 of the Arrest Convention - Whether English Courts had jurisdiction - Whether proceedings should be set aside - Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act, 1982, Schedule, arts. 17, 57 - International Convention for Unification of Certain Rules relating to the Arrest of Sea-going Ships, 1952, art. 7.