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Abitibi-Price Sales v. C.V. The "Bontegracht", 1998 CanLII 8562

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

This was an appeal from a decision of a Prothonotary. The Statement of Claim had been issued on July 11, 1997. On August 14, 1998, after the Statement of Claim had expired, the Plaintiff obtained a Warrant of Arrest and threatened to arrest the "Bontegracht" at Baie Comeau, Quebec. The Defendants provided a letter of undertaking to prevent the arrest. …

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Companhia Siderurgica Nacional v. The "Imperial Confidence", No.T-3083-94 (F.C.T.D.)

In Admiralty Practice, Delay and Time Extensions on (Updated )

This was an ex parte motion by the Plaintiff to extend the time for service of the Statement of Claim. The Prothonotary extended the time for service in rem as the Defendant vessel had not been in the jurisdiction since the Statement of Claim was issued. However, the Court refused to extend the time for service in personam. The Prothonotary …

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