Hearings
[1974] 2 Lloyd's Rep 568
05 Nov 1975 [1977] AC 373; [1976] 2 WLR 214; [1976] 1 All ER 78; [1976] 1 Lloyd's Rep 234, PC
The Philippine Admiral
Ships
Philippine Admiral
Additional names
Philippine Admiral (Owners) v Wallem Shipping (Hong Kong) Ltd
Wallem Shipping (Hong Kong) Ltd v Philippine Admiral (Owners)
Subject Matter
CONFLICT OF LAWS — Sovereign immunity — Action in rem — State-owned merchant ship engaged in ordinary trade
[1977] AC 373; [1976] 2 WLR 214
CONFLICT OF LAWS — Sovereign immunity — Government owned ship — Vessel built for Philippine Government — Vessel sold by Philippine Government to company — Government to retain ownership until purchase price paid — Vessel operated as ordinary trading vessel — Actions in rem by unpaid creditors — Whether writ to be set aside on ground that foreign sovereign being impleaded
[1977] AC 373; [1976] 2 WLR 214; [1974] 2 Lloyd's Rep 568