Legal Opinion
Conklin & Garrett, Ltd. v. M/v Finnrose, Etc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided September 17, 1987No. 86-6040PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WISDOM, Circuit Judge:
The question this appeal presents is the enforceability of a choice of forum clause in a bill of lading covered by the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA), 46 U.S.C. § 1300 et seq. We hold that the clause must yield to COGSA. We reverse and remand.
I
Plaintiff/appellant, Conklin & Garrett, a Canadian corporation, sued for cargo damage in the Southern District of Texas against the M/V FINNROSE, a vessel that sails under a flag of the Bahamas, in rem and in personam against the defendants/appellees: Atlantic Cargo Services (ACS), a Swedish company, the charterer of the M/V…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Indussa Corporation v. S.S. Ranborg, Her Engines, Boilers, Etc. (Erling Hansens Rederi A/s and Skibs A/s Linea, Claimants)Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1967
- The Monrosa v. Carbon Black Export, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1959
- Dixilyn Drilling Corp. v. Crescent Towing & Salvage Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1963
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- Pasztory v. Croatia LineDistrict Court, E.D. Virginia · 1996
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