1. Whether the cargo is within the custody or possession of the Objector and if so for how much; 2. Whether the Objector is liable to compensate the Claimant for the damage and if so for how much; 3. Whether the Claim is time-barred; 4. Whether the Objector has any right of counter-claim and if so for how much; and 5. Whether the Counter-claim is time-barred.