Hi-Fert Pty Ltd v Kiukiang Maritime Carriers Inc (No 5)

Judgment date: 24/11/1998
Court: FCA
Judge: Beaumont, Branson and Emmett JJ
Citation: (1998) 159 ALR 142; (1998) 90 FCR 1; [1999] 2 Lloyd's Rep 782; BC9806222;
Catchwords: Constitutional law;  Separation of powers;  Judicial power;  Ouster of exercise of judicial power by courts;  

Contract;  Interpretation;  Arbitration clause;  Trade practices;  

Arbitration;  Agreements to arbitrate;  Validity of arbitration clause;  Statutory invalidity;  

Conflict of laws;  Private international law;  Jurisdiction;  Inappropriate forum;  

Contract;  Interpretation;  Charter contract;  Scope of disputes arising from charter;