LF Centennial Pte. Ltd. v. TRLU7228664 et al (Containers), 2015 FC 214

In Admiralty Practice, In Rem Actions and Arrest on (Updated )

Précis: An in rem plaintiff has no right to commence proceedings and arrest in Federal Court when there are ongoing insolvency proceedings in a provincial superior court and an outstanding order under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act staying all proceedings.

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BBC Chartering Carriers GmBH & Co. KG v. Jindal Steel & Power Limited, 2014 FC 1205

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Précis: The Federal Court refused to set aside an arrest where the underlying claim was by a charterer for demurrage. The court also held that time limited security to obtain the release of an arrest was not acceptable.

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Westshore Terminals Limited v. Leo Ocean S.A. (The Cape Apricot), 2014 FC 136, 2014 FCA 231

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Précis: The Federal Court of Appeal held that a letter of undertaking given to secure the release of a vessel from arrest was valid and binding and further held that s. 43(8) of the Federal Courts Act did not permit the arrest of multiple vessels.

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