Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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THE “MAHKUTAI”

[1996] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 1

PRIVY COUNCIL

Before Lord GOFF OF Chieveley, Lord JAUNCEY OF Tullichettle, Lord NICHOLLS OF Birkenhead, Lord Hoffmann and Sir Michael Hardie Boys

Bill of lading - Jurisdiction clause - Himalaya clause - Dispute under bills of lading to be determined in Indonesia - Shipowners not party to bills of lading - Cargo damaged by seawater - Cargo-owners brought action in Hong Kong - Shipowners applied for stay of action - Whether shipowners could invoke exclusive jurisdiction clause under Himalaya clause or under bailment.

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