THE "ADOLF WARSKI" AND THE "SNIADECKI"

[1976] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 241

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Cairns, Lord Justice Stephenson and Sir Gordon Willmer

Admiralty practice - Actions in rem and in personam by cargo-owners - Foreign jurisdiction clause in bills of lading - Whether actions should be stayed - Application of Polish law. Bill of lading - Foreign jurisdiction - Cargo damaged in transit - Actions in rem and in personam brought in England against Polish shipowners - Jurisdiction clause that disputes under bill of lading be settled by Polish law - Actions statute barred in Poland but not in England - Whether foreign jurisdiction clause applicable - Whether actions should be stayed in England on motion by Polish shipowners.