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MARITIMEINTELLIGENCEDAILY11 MAY 2026 MONDAY
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 10 years ago

In rem claims in the English courts - a reminder not to fall foul of procedural pitfalls

Skuld

A recent judgment handed down by the Admiralty Court in London, The Styliani Z [2015] EWHC 2153 (Admlty), has highlighted the importance of using the correct claim form when issuing an in rem claim in the English courts. English law draws a distinction between claims against a person, company or legal entity (known as