Section 13: Damages for wrongful arrest.

(1) Where, in relation to a proceeding commenced under this Act-
(a) a party unreasonably and without good cause-
(i) demands excessive security in relation to the proceeding; or
(ii) obtains the arrest of a ship or other property under this Act; or
(b)
a party or other person unreasonably and without good cause fails to give a consent required under this Act for the release from arrest of a ship or other property,
the party or person shall be liable in damages to a party to the proceeding, being a party or person who has suffered loss or damage as a direct result.
(2) The jurisdiction of the Court shall extend to determining summarily, in relation to the proceeding, a claim arising under subsection (1) of this section.