J. Aron & Company, Inc., Libellant-Appellant v. The Askvin, Etc., and Rederi A/s Aladdin and Compania Colombiana De Navegacion Maritima, Ltda.

Judge Walsh’s opinion is unofficially reported in 1958 A.M.C. 207. The cargo for which the libellant seeks recovery was damaged on November 7, 1953 after discharge onto the dock and while awaiting delivery. The libel was filed September 3, 1954, but no process was issued and no jurisdiction of respondent was obtained until answer was filed in August 1956. Clause 20 of the bill of lading requires suit to be “brought within one year after delivery of the goods or the date when the goods should have been delivered * * * ” and provides that “suit shall not be considered to have been brought…