22 Nov 2006
THE OWNERS OF AND/OR OTHER PERSONS ENTITLED TO SUE IN RESPECT OF THE CARGO LATELY LADEN ON BOARD THE SHIP OR VESSEL "GOLDEN GEORGIA" v. THE OWNERS AND/OR THE DEMISE CHARTERERS OF THE SHIP OR VESSEL "GOLDEN GEORGIA" AND THE OWNERS OF THE SISTER OR VESSEL "GOLDEN ELIZABETH"
- Citation
- THE OWNERS OF AND/OR OTHER PERSONS ENTITLED TO SUE IN RESPECT OF THE CARGO LATELY LADEN ON BOARD THE SHIP OR VESSEL "GOLDEN GEORGIA" v. THE OWNERS AND/OR THE DEMISE CHARTERERS OF THE SHIP OR VESSEL "GOLDEN GEORGIA" AND THE OWNERS OF THE SISTER OR VESSEL "GOLDEN ELIZABETH"
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAJ45/2004
The Master was correct to tax the disputed pre‑action costs: the costs for examination of samples and for negotiation/agreement of security were incurred to protect the defendants' rights and thus were 'necessary or proper' under Order 62 r28 and recoverable following discontinuance without leave; the review is dismissed.