The Eschersheim

Hearings

England & Wales

10 Jun 1974 [1975] 1 WLR 83; [1974] 3 All ER 307; [1974] 2 Lloyd's Rep 188, QBD

22 Jul 1975 [1976] 1 WLR 339; [1976] 1 All ER 441; [1976] 1 Lloyd's Rep 81, CA

31 Mar 1976 [1976] 1 WLR 430; [1976] 1 All ER 920; [1976] 2 Lloyd's Rep 1, HL(E)

Ships

Dortmund
Erkowit
Eschersheim
Jade
Salus (formerly Rotesand)

Additional names

Erkowit (Owners) v Jade (Owners)
Erkowit (Owners) v Salus (Owners) (formerly Rotesand)
Erkowit (Owners of Cargo lately laden on board) v Eschersheim (Owners)
Jade, The

Subject Matter

ADMIRALTY — Jurisdiction — Action in rem — Claims arising out of salvage operation for loss of ship, cargo and crew's personal effects — Whether crew's belongings “baggage” — Claim that cargo washed overboard causing pollution — Court's jurisdiction to hear and determine claims brought against salvors by crew and ship and cargo owners — Administration of Justice Act 1956, ss 1 (1) (d) (e) (g) (h) (j), 3 (1) (4), 8 (1)

[1975] 1 WLR 83; [1976] 1 WLR 339; [1976] 1 WLR 430

ARBITRATION — Arbitration clause in contract — Ambit — Salvage agreement — Allegations of negligence on part of salvors — Whether to be referred to arbitration under contract — Discretion of court to stay actions — Arbitration Act 1950, s 4 (1)

[1975] 1 WLR 83; [1976] 1 WLR 339

Appellate History

The Eschersheim [1975] 1 WLR 83; [1974] 3 All ER 307; [1974] 2 Lloyd's Rep 188, QBD

Decision of Brandon J affirmed but grounds varied

The Eschersheim [1976] 1 WLR 339; [1976] 1 All ER 441; [1976] 1 Lloyd's Rep 81, CA

The Eschersheim [1976] 1 WLR 339; [1976] 1 All ER 441; [1976] 1 Lloyd's Rep 81, CA

Decision of the Court of Appeal affirmed

The Eschersheim [1976] 1 WLR 430; [1976] 1 All ER 920; [1976] 2 Lloyd's Rep 1, HL(E)

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