Legal Opinion
Gahr Development, Inc. v. Nedlloyd Lijnen, B. V.
District Court, E.D. Louisiana
Decided June 25, 1982No. Civ. A. 81-3126, 81-3132 and 81-3133PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CASSIBRY, District Judge:
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Defendant, Nedlloyd Lijnen, B. V., brought these motions to vacate writs of attachment and to dismiss for forum non conveniens. The motion to vacate the writs is GRANTED, and the motion to dismiss is GRANTED PROVIDED THAT the defendant submits to either the jurisdiction of Nigeria or the United Kingdom 1 and waives any statute of limitations or laches defense concerning the time of re-filing the law suit in the new jurisdiction.
REASONS
I. Motion To Vacate Writs of Attachment
On May 3, 1981, the M/V NEDLLOYD MARSEILLES, a vessel owned by the defendant,…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Gulf Oil Corp. v. GilbertSupreme Court of the United States · 1947
- Piper Aircraft Co. v. ReynoSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
- Lauritzen v. LarsenSupreme Court of the United States · 1953
- Hellenic Lines Ltd. v. RhoditisSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- Alexander Chiazor v. Transworld Drilling Company, Ltd.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1981
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Western Bulk Carriers (Australia), Pty. Ltd. v. P.S. International, Ltd.District Court, S.D. Ohio · 1991
- Balashov v. Baltic Shipping Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1997
- Gahr Developments, Inc. v. Nedlloyd Lijnen, B.V.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1984
- Forsyth International (U.K.) Ltd. v. SS PenavelDistrict Court, S.D. Georgia · 1985
- Gahr Developments, Inc. Of Panama v. Nedlloyd Lijnen, B.V.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1984
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